National Sample Survey Office Field Operations Division Manpower Outsourcing Bid for Unskilled Staff in India 2025

Tender Overview

The National Sample Survey Office (NSSO) Field Operations Division invites bids for manpower outsourcing services focused on unskilled staff. The contract covers deployment of contracted personnel at NSO locations under the Field Operations Division, with Make in India preferences and local content requirements. The buyer requires office presence of the service provider within the consignee state and mandates timely salary payments with statutory compliance. The procurement uses an option clause for quantity or duration adjustments up to 25% and permits excess settlement charges within defined limits. The opportunity includes local content certification and OEM-related documentation as part of the bid. Estimated value and exact EMD are not disclosed in the provided data, but the scope indicates recurring wage payments and welfare compliance for deployed personnel. The tender emphasizes compliance with mandatory certificates and documentary evidence, ensuring vendors meet eligibility criteria and local content obligations. The bidder should prepare for a service contract that prioritizes local supplier participation and Make in India eligibility, with a clear delivery and staffing plan aligned to NSO requirements.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Product/Service: Manpower outsourcing for unskilled workers (minimum wage regime).
• Location/Scope: NSO Field Operations, state-constrained deployment; service provider office must be in consignee state.
• Key Clauses: Make In India preference; local content certification; OEM authorization where applicable; excess settlement option up to a specified percentage; 25% contract quantity/duration adjustment.
• Compliance: Contractor wages paid to staff first, with statutory PF/ESI documentation; documentary evidence required; ensure payroll transparency and bank statements.
• Documentation: Certificates and documents as per bid document/ATC; failure to upload may lead to rejection.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD/Performance: Not disclosed in the data; bidders must review bid document for exact requirements.
• Make In India: Class 1 local supplier with minimum 50% local content; OEM verification required for value > ₹10 Crore (auditor/certifier certification).
• Office Availability: Local office in the consignee state; documentary evidence to be submitted.
• Salary Payments: Service provider pays salaries first, with statutory filings (PF, ESIC) and bank statements.
• Documentation: GST, PAN, experience certificates, financial statements, and technical comply certificates as per ATC.
• Penalties: Not specified; contract terms may include deviations up to 25% and potential penalties for non-compliance.