Indian Army Department of Military Affairs Manpower Outsourcing Tender 2026 - Minimum Wage Semi-Skilled/Unskilled ITI Labor Supply

Tender Overview

The Indian Army under the Department of Military Affairs seeks a Manpower Outsourcing Services contract at the minimum wage for semi-skilled (ITI) and unskilled categories. The tender involves staffing at buyer locations with a bid that includes an EMD of ₹35700 and flexible scope up to 25% of contract duration or value. An on-record office of the service provider must be located in the state of the consignee. The terms emphasize salary payment by the service provider to deployed staff, and a security framework allowing FDR as PBG options. The opportunity targets established bidders capable of maintaining statutory compliance and timely payroll, with documented past experience.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• No product specifications are published; the procurement focuses on staffing services for government execution.
• EMD: ₹35700; no BOQ items; scope includes minimum wage labor categories for semi-skilled and unskilled workers.
• Availability of service provider offices in the consignee state; documentary evidence required.
• Salary payment obligation rests with the service provider; statutory documents (PF, ESIC) to accompany payments.
• Payment terms: service provider bills on completion, with government payment post-salary verification.
• Bid security: performance security may be furnished as Fixed Deposit Receipt (FDR) or conventional PBG; FDR endorsement and delivery of original document within 15 days of award.
• Past experience can be demonstrated via contracts, invoices, client certificates, or third-party notes.

Terms & Eligibility

• EMD: ₹35700.
• Office requirement: service provider must maintain an office in the consignee state.
• Salary discipline: provider must pay salaries/wages to deployed staff first, with statutory clearances (PF, ESIC).
• Documentation: bidders must upload all required certificates and documents; failure leads to rejection.
• Flexible scope: quantity or duration may be increased by up to 25%.
• Payment terms for suppliers: advance or milestone terms not explicit; salaries paid by provider prior to claim.
• Security deposit options include PBG or FDR; FDR must be in bidder’s name with withdrawal conditions.