ICAR CIBA Manpower Outsourcing Tender 2026 Rajasthan/Tamil Nadu Location; Minimum Wage Specialists; IS 550/ISO Standards Notified 2026

Tender Overview

Indian Council Of Agricultural Research (ICAR), through its unit ICAR CIBA (Chennai) procurement channel, seeks qualified bidders for Manpower Outsourcing Services at minimum wage across multiple skill bands, including unskilled, semi-skilled, skilled, and highly-skilled personnel. The estimated contract value is ₹51,613,896.17, with an EMD of ₹5,00,000. The contract governs wage payments and deployment at buyer locations, with a flexible quantity/duration framework up to 50% by the buyer prior to award and post-award (subject to consent). The tender is aimed at suppliers capable of payroll compliance, statutory documentation, and deployment at scale, under DSM terms outlined by ICAR CIBA. A lump-sum service model may permit scope expansion up to 50% with bidder consent. This procurement targets robust financial and operational readiness for nationwide staffing support.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Category: Manpower Outsourcing Services – Minimum wage, across all levels: Unskilled (HS/DA), Semi-skilled (Diploma), Skilled (HS/Diploma), Highly-Skilled (Graduate), with related admin roles.
• Estimated Value: ₹51,613,896.17; EMD: ₹5,00,000; End Date/Start Date not specified.
• Payment Model: Salaries of contract staff deployed at buyer locations paid by service provider first, then claimed from ICAR with statutory attachments (PF, ESIC) and bank statements.
• Bonding/Performance: DD/FD/ PBG options allowed for EMD/Performance Security; delivery of hard copies within specified timelines post-award; no explicit warranties mentioned; assignment/sub-contract allowed only with prior written consent.
• Delivery Scope: Deployment at ICAR CIBA sites; no itemized BOQ; service scope remains at manpower provision rather than goods supply; strict compliance with government wage norms.
• Standards/Compliance: Not explicitly listed; bidders should assume compliance with applicable wage and labor regulations and IS/ISO frameworks where relevant; ensure payroll compliance for all staff.
• Documentation: Submit undertaking on financial standing; ensure non-liquidation status; provide evidence for payroll capabilities and statutory compliance.

Terms & Eligibility

• EMD: ₹5,00,000; payment via DD in favor of ICAR UNIT CIBA or as per GeM GTC; hard copy delivery within 5 days of bid end/open; after award, scanned DD can substitute PBG with hard copy to be delivered within 15 days.
• Payment Terms: Salaries/wages paid by Service Provider to staff first and then reimbursed by the Buyer along with statutory documentation.
• Contract Flexibility: Option Clause 50% quantity/duration variation allowed pre- and post-issuance; post-award adjustments require provider consent.
• Bidder Eligibility: Not under liquidation or bankruptcy; undertaking to be uploaded; no explicit turnover requirement stated beyond standard financial standing.
• Sub-contracting: Not permitted without buyer consent; ultimate liability remains with the original service provider.
• Documentation: GST, PAN, experience certificates, financial statements; EMD instruments; technical/compliance certificates; OEM authorization if applicable.