Indian Army MES Manpower Outsourcing Tender Srinagar Jammu & Kashmir 2026 - EMD ₹204500, MES Registration, 25% Scope

Tender Overview

The Indian Army, via the Military Engineer Service (MES), invites bids for Manpower Outsourcing Services in Srinagar, Jammu & Kashmir. The procurement covers MINIMUM WAGE Skilled, Semi-skilled, and related ITI/Others workforce categories, with an estimated value of ₹11,254,195.39 and an EMD of ₹204,500. The contract location is specified as GE 864 EWS C/O 56 APO, with delivery/installation to be performed at the cited facility. Key differentiators include a 25% flexibility clause on contract quantity/duration and mandatory MES registration for award eligibility. The service provider must pay salaries upfront and then claim reimbursement, including statutory documents. The procurement emphasizes compliance, financial soundness, and registered status. This tender requires robust payroll administration, statutory compliance, and a proven MES credential. The opportunity is positioned as a predefined outsourcing engagement with a strong governance framework.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• No explicit technical specifications are published.
• Critical context includes: Estimated value ₹11,254,195.39; EMD ₹204,500; project address for delivery: GE 864 EWS C/O 56 APO, PIN 914864.
• Required capabilities center on manpower provisioning, payroll administration, and statutory compliance.
• Mandatory administrative prerequisites: MILITARY ENGINEER SERVICE (MES) registration/empanelment prior to bid opening.
• Payment model dictates the service provider pays salaries first, with reimbursement inclusive of PF/ESIC and bank statements.
• EMD/PBG options include Fixed Deposit Receipts (FDR) pledged to MES accounts with specific release conditions.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD: ₹204,500; can be submitted as online/e‑payment or FDR as per terms.
• MES registration: mandatory; bidders must be registered with MES on bid opening date.
• Delivery location: to GE 864 EWS C/O 56 APO; installation at designated address.
• Salary payments: contractor must pay staff salaries upfront and claim reimbursement with statutory documents.
• Scope variation: up to 25% increase/decrease in quantity or duration allowed; contract scope may be enhanced with consent for lumpsum services.
• Banking for EMD/PBG: FDRs to be pledged to MES account with endorsement requirements; hardcopy delivery within 5 days of bid end/opening.