Archaeological Survey of India Manpower Outsourcing Tender Chandigarh - Unskilled Staff, 50% Clause, EMD ₹153437 2026

Tender Overview

Organization: Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), a premier central government heritage and archaeology agency, seeks manpower outsourcing services for unskilled personnel under minimum wage norms. Estimated value not disclosed; EMD ₹153,437 via DD/FDR accepted; service must operate with an office in the consignee state. The contract includes a 50% flexible scope adjustment at the time of award and post-issuance, with consent required for value expansion. Unique requirement includes timely salary payments by the provider accompanied by statutory documents (PF/ESIC). This tender emphasizes submittal of specific proof of past experience and a robust service-support framework.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Product/Service: Manpower outsourcing for unskilled staff under minimum wage rules
• EMD: ₹153,437; payment via Account Payee DD in favor of SA, ASI, Chandigarh Circle, or FD/RB pledged in name of SA, ASI, Chandigarh Circle
• Delivery/Support: Office of service provider must be located in the consignee state; dedicated toll-free service support required
• Payment terms: Salary payments to be made by provider first, with GT/ESIC/PF documentation to be supplied to the buyer; provider is reimbursed after submission
• Past experience: Any one valid proof accepted (contract copy with invoices; client execution certificate; third-party notes)
• Contract flexibility: 50% increase/decrease in quantity or duration allowed; scope expansion up to 50% on lumpsum basis with provider consent
• Documentation: All required certificates and documents must be uploaded; hard copies due within 5 days of bid end/open date
• Eligibility: Dedicated service/support contact must be provided; non-compliance leads to rejection

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD requirements: ₹153,437 via approved DD or fixed deposit receipt; scanned copy uploaded, hard copy delivered within 5 days
• Office requirement: Service provider must maintain an office in the state of the consignee
• Payment terms: Salaries paid by service provider first; reimbursement tied to statutory documentation
• Past experience proof: Acceptable proofs include contract copies with invoices or client certificates
• Documentation: All necessary certificates must be uploaded; missing certificates may lead to rejection
• Service support: Bidder or OEM must have a dedicated toll-free service number
• ** ATC/ATC compliance**: Ensure submission of all ATC-cited documents and corrigenda