CPWD Manpower Outsourcing Tender Ernakulam Kerala 2026 Minimum Wage Skilled Semi-skilled Unskilled

Tender Overview

Central Public Works Department (CPWD) invites bids for Manpower Outsourcing Services in Ernakulam, Kerala (682001) at minimum wage rates across Skilled, Semi-skilled, Unskilled, and Admin categories. The estimated contract value is ₹2,602,553.0 with no BOQ items listed. A 25% option clause allows modification of quantity or duration up to 25% before award and after contract issuance. The procurement emphasizes the contractor’s responsibility for paying salaries first, along with statutory documents like PF and ESIC, before seeking reimbursement from CPWD. This tender targets CPWD procurement of outsourced manpower under wage-based terms, with emphasis on compliance and financial governance.

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Technical Specifications & Requirements

• No explicit technical specifications are published. Tender scope focuses on supplying manpower across multiple wage categories:
  • Skilled; Semi-skilled; Unskilled personnel
  • Administrative roles within the manpower outsourcing framework
  • Graduate and Administrative staff considerations; Secondary School qualifications where applicable
• Estimated value disclosed as ₹2,602,553.0; no BOQ items
• Payment model requires the service provider to pay salaries first and then claim reimbursement with accompanying statutory documents (PF, ESIC) and bank statement of staff payments
• If applicable, compliance with minimum wage norms and state/national labour regulations is implicit in tender terms

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• 25% Flex Clause: Quantity or contract duration may be adjusted by up to 25% pre-issuance and post-issuance (with service provider consent for scope changes in lumpsum contracts)
• Salary Payment Obligation: Service provider must discharge staff salaries up front and submit PF/ESIC documentation along with payment proofs to CPWD for reimbursement
• Certification Upload: Bidders must upload all certificates/documents specified in the Bid Document, ATC, and Corrigenda; non-submission risks rejection
• EMD/Financials: EMD amount not disclosed in data; typical tenders require performance security and financial statements; ensure GSTIN, PAN, and experience proofs
• Target bidders: agencies with capability to manage wage-based manpower across multiple skill levels in Kerala