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Indian Army Manpower Outsourcing Tender West Bengal 2026: MES Empanelment Required & 25% Variation Clause

Bid Publish Date

19-Feb-2026, 6:16 pm

Bid End Date

28-Feb-2026, 7:00 pm

EMD

₹51,200

Value

₹28,97,784

Location

24 PARAGANAS NORTH , WEST BENGAL

Progress

Issue19-Feb-2026, 6:16 pm
AwardPending
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Quantity

6

Bid Type

Single Packet Bid

Key Highlights

  • • MES empanelment is mandatory for eligibility
  • • Office of service provider must be located in West Bengal (consignee state)
  • • EMD ₹51,200 or Fixed Deposit Receipt acceptable via pledge
  • • 25% variation in contract quantity or duration allowed
  • • No BOQ specifications published; focus on manpower outsourcing categories
  • • FDR EMD submission requires bank endorsement and post-bid hardcopy delivery within 5 days
  • • Bid documents must include all certificates as per ATC/Corrigendum
  • • Estimated value ₹2,897,784 with scope across skilled/IT I, unskilled, and other manpower categories

Tender Overview

The Indian Army, Department Of Military Affairs, seeks manpower outsourcing services (minimum wage, skilled/IT I; unskilled; others) for the West Bengal region, specifically NORTH 24 PARGANAS. Estimated value is ₹2,897,784.00 with an EMD of ₹51,200. The contract includes a 25% flexibility on quantity or duration at issue, with post-issuance adjustments capped at 25%. Bidders must ensure MES registration for the required goods/service category by bid opening and maintain a local service office in the consignee state. This procurement emphasizes compliance, registrar-backed empanelment, and robust bid documentation to participate in a government manpower outsourcing program. A unique aspect is the mandatory MES empanelment and the potential for FDR-based EMD submission.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

  • No technical BOQ items are published; no product-specifications listed. Tender targets manpower outsourcing services under minimum wage categories (skilled, ITI, unskilled, others) with a nationwide government procurement framework.
  • Key compliance elements include MES registration validity on bid opening, an in-state service office, and adherence to bid documents and ATC/Corrigendum certificates.
  • EMD value is ₹51,200; alternative EMD via Fixed Deposit Receipt (FDR) pledged to CWE AF Kalai Kundа is acceptable, with proof uploaded and hardcopy delivery within 5 days post bid opening.
  • Estimated value signals a multi-position staffing engagement; bidders should prepare payroll/HR capability, security vetting, and deployment logistics.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

  • 25% quantity/duration variation allowed at contract issue; post-issuance limit remains 25%.
  • MES empanelment required as of bid opening; bidders must upload MES registration evidence.
  • Office of service provider must be located in the consignee state (West Bengal).
  • EMD options: ₹51,200 or FDR-based EMD with bank endorsement; hardcopy submission within 5 days of bid opening.
  • Rejection risk for missing certificates/documents; ensure complete bid with ATC/Corrigendum adherence.

Key Specifications

    • Target category: Manpower Outsourcing Services (Minimum Wage) for Skilled, ITI, Unskilled, and Other personnel
    • Estimated contract value: ₹2,897,784.00
    • EMD: ₹51,200 (or FDR-based EMD)
    • Variation: up to 25% in quantity or duration
    • Mandatory MES empanelment required by bid opening
    • Service office location: in the state of West Bengal (consignee)
    • EMD submission: online or FDR with endorsement; hardcopy within 5 days

Terms & Conditions

  • 25% variation allowed in contract quantity or duration

  • MES empanelment mandatory for award

  • In-state service office required for eligibility

  • EMD options include ₹51,200 or FDR with bank endorsement

  • Proof of registration and certificates must be uploaded

Important Clauses

Payment Terms

Not specified in data; ensure standard government procurement terms apply if released in ATC/Corrigendum

Delivery Schedule

Not specified; bidders should anticipate deployment of manpower as per MES guidelines after contract award

Penalties/Liquidated Damages

Not specified; bidders should monitor subsequent corrigenda for LD provisions

Bidder Eligibility

  • Must be registered/empanelled with MES for required category on bid opening date

  • Service office operational within West Bengal

  • Provide EMD either as ₹51,200 or FDR with pledge and proper endorsements

  • Submit complete certificates as per bid documents and corrigenda

  • Demonstrate capacity for manpower outsourcing across skilled, ITI, unskilled, and other categories

Documents 6

GeM-Bidding-9008682.pdf

Main Document

Scope Of Work Document

SCOPE_OF_WORK

Other Documents

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Other Documents

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Other Documents

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GEM General Terms and Conditions Document

GEM_GENERAL_TERMS_AND_CONDITIONS

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Required Documents

1

GST certificate

2

PAN card

3

Experience certificates in manpower outsourcing

4

Financial statements (as required by tender)

5

EMD submission evidence (₹51,200) or FDR details with bank endorsement

6

MES registration/empanelment certificate

7

Evidence of office in West Bengal (consignee state)

8

Technical bid documents and any OEM authorizations if applicable

9

ATC/Corrigendum certificates (if issued)

Frequently Asked Questions

Key insights about WEST BENGAL tender market

How to bid for manpower outsourcing tender in West Bengal with MES eligibility

Bidders must hold MES registration for the required category on bid opening. Prepare your EMD ₹51,200 or an FDR with bank endorsement, establish a service office in West Bengal, and upload all certificates per ATC/Corrigendum. Ensure MES empanelment proof is current before bid opening.

What documents are required for the Indian Army manpower tender

Prepare GST certificate, PAN card, experience certificates, financial statements, EMD proof (₹51,200 or FDR details), MES empanelment certificate, West Bengal service office evidence, technical bid, and any OEM authorizations. Upload ATC/Corrigendum certificates as applicable.

What is the EMD amount and acceptable submission method for this bid

EMD is ₹51,200. It can be submitted as online payment or via Fixed Deposit Receipt pledged to CWE AF Kalai Kundа with bank endorsement. Scanned proof must be uploaded, and the hardcopy EMD delivered within 5 days of bid opening.

What is the contract variation allowed in this MES-based tender

The buyer allows a 25% increase or decrease in contract quantity or duration at the time of issue, with the same 25% ceiling applicable post-issuance. Bidders must accept revised quantity or duration if invoked.

What are the location and eligibility criteria for this Army outsourcing bid

Tender location is North 24 Parganas, West Bengal. Eligibility requires MES registration for the category, in-state service office, and compliant bid documents. Ensure EMD submission and complete certificates to avoid rejection during bid evaluation.

What standards or certifications are required for manpower outsourcing

Although no specific standards are listed, bidders must provide MES empanelment proof, GST, PAN, and experience certificates. Keep ready any applicable compliance documents and follow ATC/Corrigendum requirements to demonstrate eligibility for government staffing contracts.

When should the bid documents be prepared and submitted for this tender

Prepare bid documents with all certificates, EMD proof, MES registration, and West Bengal office evidence. Upload online and deliver hardcopy EMD within 5 days post bid opening. Monitor ATC/Corrigendum for any changes to submission timelines.

What is the estimated contract value for manpower outsourcing in this tender

The project has an estimated value of ₹2,897,784.00. Bidders should align capacity, payroll capability, and deployment plans to cover skilled, ITI, unskilled, and other required manpower categories within this funding scope.