Indian Army manpower outsourcing tender Patna Bihar for Skilled ITI & Others - 25% quantity/duration flexibility 2026

Tender Overview

Indian Army, Department Of Military Affairs seeks manpower outsourcing services in PATNA, BIHAR for Skilled; ITI; Others categories. The bid carries an EMD of ₹8,500 with potential quantity/duration adjustments up to 25% at contract issuance. The contract requires a local service provider presence in the consignee’s state and a dedicated service-support line. The scope emphasizes payroll responsibility by the service provider, with salary payments processed to staff before reimbursement by the buyer. This procurement mandates certificate submissions and past-experience proofs, ensuring bidders maintain financial and operational stability. The absence of BOQ items suggests a service contract with permissive quantity variation, underscoring compliance with tender terms.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Category: Manpower Outsourcing Services – Minimum wage for Skilled; ITI; Others. No technical specifications are listed in the tender data. Key considerations include local office presence in the state of the consignee, dedicated toll-free service support, and an escalation matrix for service issues.
• Financial/administrative signals: EMD ₹8,500; service provider must upload required certificates and demonstrated past experience via contractual invoices or client execution certificates. A minimum payroll share of 40% must be on the provider’s payroll for at least one year prior to award.
• Delivery/operational expectations: Salaries paid by the service provider upfront; subsequent reimbursement from the buyer with statutory documentation (PF, ESIC, bank statements). The “option clause” allows up to 25% increase in quantity or duration both pre- & post-issuance, with provider consent.

Terms & Eligibility

• EMD: ₹8,500; payment terms require upfront salary disbursement by the provider and statutory filings.
• Experience/Documents: Past experience proofs may include contract copies, invoices with self-certification, client execution certificates.
• Service availability: Office of service provider must be located in the state of the consignee; dedicated toll-free support must be provided; escalation matrix mandatory.
• Payroll: At least 40% of total required manpower must be on the provider’s payroll for at least one year.
• Compliance: Non-submission of required certificates/documents may lead to rejection; bids must align with ATC/Corrigendum if any.