Gujarat State of School Textbooks Procurement Tender Gandhinagar Education Department - Manpower Outsourcing Fixed Remuneration 2026

Tender Overview

The procurement is issued by the Gujarat State Of School Textbooks, Gandhinagar under the Education Department Gujarat for comprehensive manpower outsourcing with fixed remuneration across multiple roles (Admin, IT-Technical, Driver, Peon, Mali, Artist, Accounts, Production, Sweeper, and more). The project scope encompasses diverse positions aligned to government staffing needs, with an estimated contract value of ₹28,468,880 and an EMD of ₹854,000. The tender emphasizes a wide staffing mix and a flexible quantity/duration framework, enabling up to 25% adjustments prior to contract issuance and after award. This opportunity targets state-based bidders and prioritizes MSE participation with online validation via Udyam. The BOQ currently shows zero line items, indicating a broad, framework-oriented outsourcing contract rather than a single product lot. The procurement aims to stabilize administrative and technical support capacity for the Gujarat Education remit in Gandhinagar, leveraging a structured, service-based staffing model.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• No technical specifications or itemized BOQ are provided, implying a framework-for-services approach rather than fixed item supply.
• EMD: ₹854,000 to secure bid participation and performance risk alignment.
• Estimated contract value: ₹28,468,880 for manpower outsourcing across multiple non-IT and IT roles; includes Admin, IT-Technical, Driver, Peon, Mali, Photographer/Artist, Accounts, and Production.
• Key qualification context includes service provision capability in government outsourcing, with emphasis on fixed remuneration models and diverse staffing profiles.
• Unique clause: Option Clause allows quantity or duration adjustments up to 25% before award and after contract issue; bidders must accept revised terms.
• MSE purchase preference: online validation via Udyam and eligibility for state-level preference, with Make in India considerations and online documentary evidence.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD: ₹854,000 required; payment terms not specified beyond standard B2G norms.
• Variation clause: up to 25% change in contract quantity or duration pre- and post-award.
• MSE Preference: exclusive for state-validated MSEs; OEM/manufacturer must be the service provider for the offered manpower; online Udyam validation required.
• BOQ: No items listed; suggests a broad outsourcing contract rather than fixed-line items.
• Submission focus: bidders must demonstrate capability to provide multi-role manpower with fixed remuneration models and compliance with state procurement norms.