Metnet IMD Manpower Outsourcing Tender Krishna Andhra Pradesh 2026 - IS 550/IS 9001 Standards, 40% Payroll, 25% Quantity Flexibility

Tender Overview

Organization: Metnet : An E-governance Intra-imd Portal, on behalf of India Meteorological Department (IMD), invites tender for Manpower Outsourcing Services – Unskilled, Secondary School level at the Krishna, Andhra Pradesh 520001 location. Estimated value is ₹277,444.80. The procurement targets on-site staffing for IMD operations, with a focus on minimal wage unskilled labour. Key differentiators include a 25% contract quantity/duration adjustment window at the time of contract issuance and a strict payroll linkage requirement. Distinctive clauses emphasize local office presence, dedicated service support, and mandatory payroll documentation for verification.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Categories/Scope: Unskilled manpower, secondary school education level, minimum wage compliance.
• Payroll & Staffing: At least 40% of required manpower on the bidder’s payroll for a minimum of one year; related documents to be uploaded for verification.
• Contract Flexibility: Generic option clause allows the buyer to adjust contract quantity or duration by up to 25% during award and post-award phases.
• Compliance & Organization: Bidders must establish an office in the consignee state; dedicated/toll-free service support number required; escalation matrix to be provided.
• Sub-contracting: Sub-contracting allowed only with prior written consent of the buyer; liability remains joint and several with the sub-contractor.
• Payment of Salaries: Service provider to pay staff salaries first, with subsequent reimbursement claim to the buyer along with statutory PF/ESIC documents and bank statements.
• MSE Reservation: Procurement reserve benefit for eligible State Micro and Small Enterprises with valid Udyam Registration (OEM manufacturer eligibility; traders excluded).

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• Office presence: Service provider must have an office in the state of the consignee (documentary evidence required).
• Dedicated support: Bidder/OEM must provide a dedicated or toll-free number and an escalation matrix for service support.
• Payroll requirement: Minimum 40% payroll on bidder’s own payroll for at least one year.
• Payment terms: Salaries paid by the service provider first; reimbursement to be claimed from the buyer with statutory PF/ESIC documents.
• Security & Certificates: Upload all certificates/documents sought in the Bid document, ATC, and corrigenda; non-compliance leads to rejection.
• MSE reservation: Only OEM manufacturers with valid Udyam Registration can avail procurement reservation; traders are excluded.
• Performance & Liability: Sub-contracting allowed only with consent; ultimate liability remains with the primary contractor.