Indian Army Department Of Military Affairs Manpower Outsourcing Tender Coimbatore Tamil Nadu 2026 IS 550/Minimum Wage 2026

Tender Overview

The Indian Army, Department Of Military Affairs, invites bids for Manpower Outsourcing Services in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu 641001. The procurement targets skilled, non-IT technical personnel at minimum wage levels, covering High School education requirements. Estimated value is ₹3,557,000. Key differentiator includes a flexible scope clause allowing up to 50% increase in quantity or contract duration at the time of contract issuance and interim adjustments. Bidders must align with the buyer's policy on wage payment, payroll documentation, and statutory compliance, while an in-state service provider office is required as documentary evidence.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• No formal technical specifications are published in the BOQ; BOQ items: None.
• SOW/ATC documents indicate a defined scope of work uploaded by the buyer, requiring alignment with the Army’s outsourcing needs.
• Payment model mandates salaries to contracted staff be paid by the service provider first, with subsequent claim from the buyer along with PF/ESIC records.
• Performance security can be furnished as Fixed Deposit Receipt (FDR) in the name of CWE(AF) TRIVANDRUM, or via standard PBG, with hard copy delivery of original FDR within 15 days of award.
• Service provider must maintain in-state presence and acceptable credit standing, with restrictions on assignment or sub-contracting without prior consent.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD: Not explicitly specified in the published data.
• Payment Terms: Salaries paid by service provider; payment claims to be supported by statutory documents (PF, ESIC) and bank statements.
• Performance Security: FDR option available; FDR must be deliverable within 15 days; PBG acceptable per GeM GTC.
• Service continuity: No assignment or sub-contracting without buyer consent; joint liability remains with seller and sub-contractor.
• Office location: Service provider must have an office in the consignee state (Tamil Nadu).
• Financial/ vendor criteria: Bidder to upload undertaking on non-liquidation status; no explicit turnover or experience thresholds published.