Indian Army manpower outsourcing tender 2026 unskilled category minimum wage Maharashtra | EMD ₹39,400 1,965,775

Tender Overview

The Indian Army (Department Of Military Affairs) is seeking a manpower outsourcing solution for unskilled personnel under the minimum wage category. The estimated contract value is ₹1,965,775 with an EMD of ₹39,400. There are no BOQ items published. The procurement requires the service provider to deploy staff at the buyer’s location, with the option to adjust contract quantity or duration by up to 50%. Consortium bidding is allowed, with joint responsibility for full contract execution. The tender emphasizes timely salary payment to deployed staff and statutory compliance documentation, plus a local service office requirement and dedicated support channels.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Category: Manpower Outsourcing Services - Unskilled; Minimum wage
• Scope: Deployment of contracted staff at the Indian Army location; salary payments made by the service provider first, with documentation including PF and ESIC.
• Compliance: Service provider must maintain a local office within the state of the consignee; provide a dedicated toll-free support number and an escalation matrix for service issues.
• Flexibility: Option Clause 50% allows scale-up or extension of quantity/duration up to half the original scope, subject to contract terms.
• Consortium: Multiple bidders may form a consortium; leadership is designated, but all members are equally responsible for execution.
• Corporate governance: Bidder must not be in liquidation or similar proceedings; an undertaking to this effect must be uploaded.
• Documentation parity: Provide evidence of office presence, contact details, and escalation contacts for ongoing service support.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD: ₹39,400 (as per tender requirements) to be submitted with bid.
• Quantity/Duration variation: Up to 50% increase/decrease permitted pre- and post-contract issuance.
• Payment terms: Salaries paid by the service provider initially; reimbursement linked to contract terms with statutory compliance filings.
• Consortium: Allowed; each member shares equal responsibility for delivery.
• Office requirement: A dedicated service office in the state of the consignee must be demonstrated.
• Support infrastructure: A dedicated toll-free number and an escalation matrix must be provided for service support.
• Financial health: Bidder should avoid liquidation or bankruptcy; an undertaking must accompany the bid.