Indian Army Manpower Outsourcing Services Lucknow Uttar Pradesh 2026 - Minimum Wage Skilled & Semi-Skilled

Tender Overview

Organization: Indian Army, Department Of Military Affairs, located in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. Procurement category covers Manpower Outsourcing Services for Minimum wage - Skilled; ITI; Others, and Minimum wage - Semi-skilled; High School; Admin. Estimated scope relies on government project needs with an EMD of ₹138,300. The contract allows a 25% increase/decrease in quantity or duration at the time of award and post-award with consent for lump-sum arrangements. The vendor must align with the Army’s staffing needs, deploy personnel at the buyer location, and ensure compliance with statutory wage payments.

• Location: Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh (226001)
• Scope distinction: manpower provisioning with wage bands for skilled and semi-skilled roles
• Key differentiator: ATC permits scope adjustments up to 25%; MES/NON-MES eligibility pathways clarified in terms
• SOW/SLAs: Provided upon view of attachments; service support structure required, including dedicated/toll-free lines and escalation matrices
• Financials: EMD ₹138,300; no BOQ items present in the provided data

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• No explicit itemized technical specifications available in the data
• The tender emphasizes service delivery and governance rather than hardware; expect labor compliance and wage payment controls
• Critical elements to pre-prepare include: establishment of dedicated support channels, clear escalation path, and a robust payroll process that pays staff first and then bills the buyer with statutory documentation (PF/ESIC)
• Eligibility considerations include: average turnover target (30% of estimated cost) and past similar-service experience within the last seven years, specifically in Manning & Operation for electrical/mechanical installations; MSME status optional as per vendor category
• Required documentation and compliance attachments to be submitted per T&Cs; verify SOW/SLA attachments for scope details

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD: ₹138,300 (deposit or equivalent as per tender terms)
• Experience criteria: past similar service experience within last seven years; one project value ≥80% of estimated cost or three projects totaling ≥40% each
• Turnover: average annual turnover of at least 30% of the estimated cost over the last 3 years
• Police verification: copy of police clearance for the firm’s registered address (notarized acceptable)
• MSME: eligible MSMEs may submit applicable certificate
• Salary payments: provider pays staff first; claims reimbursement with statutory documents (PF, ESIC) and bank statements
• Support: dedicated toll-free service line; defined escalation matrix
• Delivery/Scope flexibility: contract scope can vary up to 25% with consent; post-award variation also capped at 25%