Archaeological Survey of India Manpower Outsourcing Tender Haverri Karnataka 2025

Tender Overview

The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) invites bids for manpower outsourcing services at Haverri, Karnataka (PIN 581101) to supply unskilled personnel under the defined minimum wage framework. Estimated contract value stands at ₹1,263,345 with an EMD of ₹31,600. The scope centers on outsourcing non-technical labor to support ASI activities within the specified location, with a quantity/duration flexibility of up to 25% at contract issue and post-award stage. The procurement emphasizes compliance with salary disbursement norms and statutory filings, including PF/ESIC, while ensuring accountability for contracted staff. A local supplier preference under Make in India provisions may apply, with OEM local content certification required.

This tender focuses on a government outsourcing requirement in a strategic heritage domain, where reliable payroll execution and statutory compliance are critical. The absence of BOQ items indicates a service-level engagement rather than a hardware purchase, with emphasis on financial standing and compliance. The buyer’s terms allow limited scope adjustments and maintain supplier liability through sub-contractor arrangements, if permitted. The opportunity targets qualified bidders who can demonstrate workforce management capability and regulatory adherence while delivering time-bound service support at ASI Dharwad/Dharwad Circle-adjacent facilities.

Keywords: tender in Haverri, ASI procurement, manpower outsourcing Karnataka, unskilled staffing contract, Make in India preference.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Product/Service: Manpower outsourcing for unskilled staff (minimum wage) at archaeological facilities in Haverri, Karnataka
• Estimated contract value: ₹1,263,345; EMD: ₹31,600; No BOQ items
• Delivery/engagement location: Haverri, Karnataka (581101)
• Service scope: Payroll processing, staff deployment, compliance with PF/ESIC, wage disbursement by service provider first
• Compliance: Ensure statutory documentation submission with payments; OEM/local content certificate required for Make in India preference; provide undertaking of non-liability under liquidation or bankruptcy
• Contract flexibility: Quantity/duration adjustability up to ±25% at contract issue and post-award
• Payment terms: Salary payment by service provider upfront; subsequent reimbursement from buyer with statutory filings
• Tender conditions: Assignment/sub-contract restrictions; performance security via DD or PBG; delivery of hard copy DD within 15 days of award
• Eligibility: Maintain financial stability; avoid liquidation; deliver contract-salary compliance

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD: ₹31,600; form as per GeM terms; DD payable to Superintending Archaeologist, ASI Dharwad Circle
• Make in India preference: Class 1 local supplier minimum 50% local content; OEM certification required; statutory auditor/cost accountant certification for >₹10 crore bids
• Payment terms: Salaries/disbursement by service provider before claiming reimbursement; provide PF/ESIC documentation and bank statements
• Sub-contracting: Prohibited or restricted; written buyer consent required; joint and several liability maintained
• Performance security: DD or PBG; hard copy submission within 15 days of award
• Financial standing: No active liquidation or court receivership; bidder to upload undertaking
• Contract quantity/duration: Eligible to adjust up to 25%; acceptance required for revised scope
• Wage compliance: Adhere to minimum wage norms for unskilled staff; statutory compliance essential