DRDO Visakhapatnam manpower outsourcing tender 2026 - Minimum wage skilled/semi-skilled with 50% quantity variation 365000 EMD
Bid Publish Date
03-Sep-2026, 10:29 am
Bid End Date
14-Sep-2026, 11:00 am
EMD
₹3,65,000
Location
Progress
Key Highlights
- • Dedicated toll-free service support line required
- • Visakhapatnam-based registered service provider mandatory
- • EMD of ₹365000; 50% scope variation allowed
- • Salary payment obligation on service provider with statutory documentation
- • PVC charges included in optional allowances
- • No BOQ items; ATC governs eligibility and compliance
- • Vehicle maintenance experience as a qualification pathway
- • Strict SLA/escalation matrix requirements
Tender Overview
Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) invites bids for Manpower Outsourcing Services in Visakhapatnam, categorized into Minimum wage - Skilled and Minimum wage - Semi-skilled with specified experience pathways. The contract carries an EMD of ₹365,000 and allows a 50% increase/decrease in contract quantity or duration either at tender issuance or after contract award. The service scope centers on deploying manpower with vehicle maintenance experience, spanning multiple education/qualification paths, to support DRDO operations in Visakhapatnam. A key differentiator is the flexible quantity/duration clause and the requirement for a registered local service provider. The procurement emphasizes structured salary payment by the service provider and reimbursement after submission of statutory documents to the buyer, along with robust service support channels.
Technical Specifications & Requirements
- No BOQ items or detailed technical specs are provided.
- EMD amount: ₹365000.
- Eligible profiles include: 10th/SSC with 10+ years, ITI/Intermediate with 3+ years, Diploma/Graduate, or vehicle maintenance experience of 12+ years for skilled cadre; Semi-skilled requires 10th/SSC with 3+ years or ITI/Intermediate and 4+ years vehicle maintenance experience.
- Service provider must have a dedicated toll-free support line and an escalation matrix for service issues.
- Office/operations address must be in the district of Visakhapatnam; PVC charges borne by the service provider.
- No BOQ details; ATC documents govern compliance and eligibility.
Terms, Conditions & Eligibility
- Payment terms require salaries to be paid by the service provider upfront, with reimbursement from DRDO along with statutory documents.
- 50% variation in contract quantity/duration is allowed at issuance; afterwards limited to 50% with consent.
- Service provider must provide a dedicated office in Visakhapatnam and maintain PVC cost as part of optional allowances.
- Submission requires all certificates/documents listed in the bid document/ATC; failure leads to rejection.
- SLA and escalation matrices must be uploaded; mandatory for bid evaluation.
Key Specifications
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EMD amount: ₹365000
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Manpower categories: Skilled and Semi-skilled with specified education/experience paths
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Experience paths include vehicle maintenance exposure (12 years for skilled, 4+ years for semi-skilled)
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Delivery/location requirement: Visakhapatnam district
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Support requirements: dedicated toll-free line and escalation matrix
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No BOQ items; compliance governed by ATC
Terms & Conditions
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50% contract quantity/duration variation allowed
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Salaries paid by service provider; reimbursement after statutory docs
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Office must be in Visakhapatnam district; PVC costs covered by provider
Important Clauses
Payment Terms
Salaries paid by the service provider first; DRDO reimburses along with statutory documents.
Delivery Schedule
Quantity/duration adjustments allowed up to 50%; post-award adjustments require consent.
Penalties/Liquidated Damages
Not explicitly stated in provided ATC; compliance as per tender terms may apply.
Bidder Eligibility
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Registered service provider located in Visakhapatnam district
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Experience in manpower outsourcing with vehicle maintenance background
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Demonstrated ability to provide dedicated toll-free service support
Tender Data
Bid Details
Quantity
10
Bid Type
Single Packet Bid
Bid Validity
180 (Days)
Bid Type
Service
Evaluation
Total value wise evaluation
Tech Clarification Time
2 Days
Preference & Exemptions
EMD Required
Yes
MII Compliance
Yes
MSE Purchase Preference
Yes
MSE Preference Band
L1+15%
Bid Splitting Applied
No
Requirements
Min. Avg. Annual Turnover
40
Experience Required
3 Year (s)
Arbitration Clause
Yes (Arbitration clause document) as per DoE OM No.F.1/2/2024-PPD dated 03.06.2024 Arbitration should not be routinely included in contracts
Mediation Clause
No
Additional Tender Data
Commercial Details
Tender Category
Service
Bid To RA
No
Bid To RA Enabled
No
Item Category
Manpower Outsourcing Services - Minimum wage - Skilled; 10th or SSC with min 10 yrs experience or ITI or Intermediate with min 03 yrs experience or Diploma or Graduate Degree or any other person having vehicle maintenance experience of 12 years or a.. , Manpower Outsourcing Services - Minimum wage - Semi-skilled; 10th or SSC with min 03 yrs experience or ITI or Intermediate or any other person having vehicle maintenance experience of 04 years or above; Others
Advisory Bank
State Bank of India
ePBG Percentage
5%
ePBG Duration (Months)
38
Delivery Details
Delivery Locations
1
Delivery Cities
Visakhapatnam
Delivery Locations
| Consignee | Address | City | State | Pincode | Quantity | Delivery Days | Additional Requirement |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | Visakhapatnam | Visakhapatnam | - | - | 3 | - | Minimum daily wage (INR) exclusive of GST : 918 Bonus (INR per day) : 67.28 EDLI (INR per day) : 0 EPF Admin Charge (INR per day) : 0 Optional Allowances 1 (INR per day) : 16.026 Optional Allowances 2 (INR per day) : 0 Optional Allowances 3 (INR per day) : 0 Estimated Number of Overtime Hours per Resource per Month : 0 Remuneration per resource per hour for Overtime Hours (Including all applicable allowance etc & excluding GST) : 0 ESI (INR per day) : 26.25 Provident Fund (INR per day) : 75 Number of working days in a month : 26 Tenure/ Duration of Employment (in months) : 36 |
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Required Documents
GST registration certificate
Permanent account number (PAN) card
Experience certificates for manpower outsourcing
Financial statements of bidders
EMD submission proof (online/DD as applicable)
Technical bid documents showing compliance with ATC
OEM authorizations (if applicable)
Police Verification Charges (PVC) evidence (if required)
Frequently Asked Questions
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How to bid for DRDO manpower outsourcing in Visakhapatnam 2026?
Bidders must register locally, submit EMD ₹365000, provide GST/PAN, experience certificates, financials, and ATC-compliant documents. Include a dedicated toll-free support line and escalation matrix; ensure the office is in Visakhapatnam district. Follow payment terms: salaries paid by provider, with DRDO reimbursement after statutory proofs.
What documents are required for DRDO Visakhapatnam manpower bid 2026?
Submit GST certificate, PAN, experience certificates for manpower outsourcing, financial statements, EMD proof, technical bid documents, OEM authorizations if applicable, and PVC evidence. ATC mandates verify all certificates; missing documents lead to rejection. Ensure payroll compliance and statutory submissions.
What are the eligibility criteria for skilled and semi-skilled cadres?
Skilled require 10th/SSC with 10+ years, ITI/Intermediate with 3+ years, Diploma/Graduate, or 12+ years vehicle maintenance. Semi-skilled require 10th/SSC with 3+ years or ITI/Intermediate, and 4+ years vehicle maintenance. Local presence in Visakhapatnam is mandatory.
What is the EMD amount for this DRDO tender in Visakhapatnam?
The EMD is ₹365000. Bid submissions must include proof of payment or exemption as per tender ATC. This amount ensures bid seriousness and cost coverage for the procurement process; failure to provide EMD may lead to disqualification.
What are the 50% quantity variation terms for this DRDO contract?
The buyer may adjust contract quantity or duration by up to 50% at contract issue; post-issuance adjustments remain limited to 50% with provider consent. Lump-sum service contracts may expand scope by up to 50% with provider agreement.
Where should the service provider's office be located for eligibility?
Office must be located in the district of Visakhapatnam. This requirement is verified with documentary evidence; PVC costs may be included under optional allowances and are borne by the provider.
What are the payment terms for salaries under this DRDO bid?
Salaries are to be paid by the service provider upfront; DRDO reimburses along with PF, ESIC, and bank statements showing payments. Ensure submission of all statutory documents to enable reimbursement.
What service support requirements are mandated for bidders?
Bidder must provide a dedicated toll-free number and an escalation matrix for service support. These channels enable DRDO to reach the vendor for issue resolution; failure to provide may affect bid evaluation.