Indian Army Facility Management Service Tender Chennai 2026 - Data Entry Operator, Safaiwala, Chowkidar, MTS, Hospitality with 25% VARIANT & EMD ₹130900

Tender Overview

The opportunity is issued by the Indian Army, Department Of Military Affairs for a Facility Management Service – Manpower based (Version 2) in the hospitality and support category, including Data Entry Operator, Safaiwala, Chowkidar, Multi Tasking Staff, and related roles. The estimated total contract value is ₹7,036,816.05 with an EMD of ₹130,900. Bids are constrained geographically to vendors located within the Corporation limits of Chennai, supported by local proof such as utility bills. The contract contemplates variable scope up to 25%, and the service model centers on salary payments by the contractor before seeking reimbursement from the buyer, with statutory documentation provided along with payments. The absence of BoQ items suggests a manpower-based framework rather than a fixed product shipment.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Organizational scope: Facility Management Service- Manpower based (Version 2) under Indian Army requirements, hospitality and support staff.
• Roles covered: Data Entry Operator, Safaiwala, Chowkidar, Multi Tasking Staff (MTS), Unskilled hospitality personnel (e.g., safa IWALA).
• Location constraint: Bidder office must be within the Corporation limits of Chennai with verifiable local documents.
• Financials: Estimated value ₹7,036,816.05; EMD ₹130,900 applicable for bid submission.
• Contract flexibility: Government clause permitting up to 25% variation in quantity or duration pre- and post-issuance of contract.
• Payment model: Contractor-funded salaries to deployed staff prior to claiming reimbursement from the Buyer, with statutory PF/ESIC documentation to accompany payments.
• BOQ status: No items listed; indicates manpower deployment rather than material procurement.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD: ₹130,900 to be submitted as per tender terms.
• Geography: Office location must be within Chennai Corporation; non-submission may render bid ineligible.
• Payment terms: Salaries paid by the service provider first; reimbursement with statutory documents follows.
• ATC/ATC-linked documents: Bidders must comply with buyer-added ATCs including location proof and required SLA files.
• Variation clause: 25% either in quantity or duration up to contract issuance; post-issuance also permissible within 25% with consent.
• BoQ: No line items; emphasis on manpower deployment rather than equipment supply.
• Compliance: Documentation and statutory registrations (PF, ESIC) must be maintained for personnel deployed.