Bid Publish Date
04-Oct-2026, 3:53 pm
Bid End Date
22-Oct-2026, 4:00 pm
EMD
₹3,40,255
Value
₹1,13,41,844
Location
Progress
The Central Council For Research In Ayurvedic Sciences, Kerala invites bids for Manpower Outsourcing Services covering skilled, graduate, semi-skilled and other categories, with a total estimated value of ₹11,341,844 and an EMD of ₹340,255. Bidders must ensure payroll for contracted staff at the buyer site is settled by the provider before reimbursement, with statutory PF/ESIC documentation supplied. An office of the Service Provider must exist within the consignee state (Kerala), and a dedicated toll-free service line is expected. The scope references multiple wage categories; the contract allows a 25% variation in quantity or duration at the time of contract finalisation. The engagement pertains to government outsourcing in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, under the CRCAS umbrella, with ATC and SOW attachments required for bid submission.
Manpower Outsourcing Services across multiple wage categories
Estimated contract value: ₹11,341,844; EMD: ₹340,255
25% permissible variation in quantity/duration
Provider must pay salaries first; reimbursement from Buyer with statutory docs
Office of service provider required in Kerala; dedicated support line
Past experience can be shown via contract copies, invoices, execution certificates
EMD of ₹340,255 required with bid
25% scope variation allowed at issue and contract finalisation
Provider must pay staff salaries upfront and claim reimbursement with PF/ESIC docs
Service provider pays salaries first; claims reimbursement from buyer with PF/ESIC and bank statements
No delivery timeline specified; contract scope allows 25% variation at award and issue
Penalty details not specified in provided data; performance breach penalties may be part of ATC
Office presence in Kerala with verifiable documentary evidence
Demonstrated experience in manpower outsourcing contracts
Compliance with PF/ESIC and other statutory requirements
Technical bid with ATC/SOW attachments and certificates
Quantity
26
Bid Type
Two Packet Bid
Bid Validity
90 (Days)
Bid Type
Service
Evaluation
Total value wise evaluation
Tech Clarification Time
2 Days
EMD Required
Yes
MII Compliance
Yes
MSE Purchase Preference
Yes
MSE Preference Band
L1+15%
MSE Exemption/Relaxation
Yes
Startup Exemption/Relaxation
No
Bid Splitting Applied
No
Min. Avg. Annual Turnover
45367
Experience Required
3 Year (s)
Arbitration Clause
No
Mediation Clause
No
Tender Category
Service
Bid To RA
No
Bid To RA Enabled
No
Item Category
Manpower Outsourcing Services - Minimum wage - Skilled; Graduate; Admin , Manpower Outsourcing Services - Minimum wage - Skilled; Graduate; Healthcare , Manpower Outsourcing Services - Minimum wage - Semi-skilled; Secondary School; Others , Manpower Outsourcing Services - Minimum wage - Skilled; Secondary School; Others , Manpower Outsourcing Services - Minimum wage - Skilled; Diploma; Healthcare , Manpower Outsourcing Services - Minimum wage - Highly-Skilled; Graduate; Healthcare
Advisory Bank
State Bank of India
ePBG Percentage
3%
ePBG Duration (Months)
14
Pre-Bid Date
12-10-2026 15:00:00
Pre-Bid Venue
Regional Ayurveda Research Institute, Poojapura, Thiruvananthapuram
Delivery Locations
1
Delivery Cities
Thiruvananthapuram
Delivery Pincodes
695012
| Consignee | Address | City | State | Pincode | Quantity | Delivery Days | Additional Requirement |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Krishna Rao S | 695012,Regional Ayurveda Research Institute for Lifestyle Related Disorders, Opposite Saraswati Mandapam, Poojappura, Thiruvananthapuram - 695012, Kerala | Thiruvananthapuram | Kerala | 695012 | 1 | - | Minimum daily wage (INR) exclusive of GST : 1076.54 Bonus (INR per day) : 0 EDLI (INR per day) : 0 EPF Admin Charge (INR per day) : 10 Optional Allowances 1 (INR per day) : 0 Optional Allowances 2 (INR per day) : 0 Optional Allowances 3 (INR per day) : 0 Estimated Number of Overtime Hours per Resource per Month : 0 Remuneration per resource per hour for Overtime Hours (Including all applicable allowance etc & excluding GST) : 0 ESI (INR per day) : 0 Provident Fund (INR per day) : 115 Number of working days in a month : 26 Tenure/ Duration of Employment (in months) : 12 |
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Main Document
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ATC
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GEM_GENERAL_TERMS_AND_CONDITIONS
GEM_GENERAL_TERMS_AND_CONDITIONS
Extended Deadline
22-Oct-2026, 10:30 am
Opening Date
23-Oct-2026, 10:30 am
GST registration certificate
PAN card
Past experience certificates or project execution documents
Contract copies with invoices or client execution certificates
PF and ESIC documentation (statutory filings)
Bank statements showing salary payments
OEM authorizations (if applicable)
Technical bid documents and ATC/SOW attachments
Proof of office presence in Kerala
Key insights about KERALA tender market
To bid, prepare EMD of ₹340,255, company documents, PF/ESIC compliance, GST, and proof of past outsourcing work. Ensure office in Kerala, provide a toll-free support line, and review ATC/SOW attachments. Include experience proof via contracts or client certificates and accept 25% scope variation if awarded.
Submit GST registration, PAN, past experience proofs (contracts/invoices/execution certificates), PF/ESIC documentation, bank statements showing salary payments, service certificates, and OEM authorizations if applicable, along with ATC/SOW files. Ensure office presence in Kerala and dedicate a toll-free support line.
Salaries must be paid by the service provider upfront; reimbursement from the Buyer occurs after submission of PF/ESIC and bank statements showing staff payments. The arrangement aligns with statutory compliance and standard government procurement practices.
The contract permits a 25% increase or extension in quantity or duration at the time of contract issue, with the 25% cap maintained through award and execution. Any further expansion requires the buyer's consent and supplier agreement.
The procurement is specifically for Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, under CRCAS, with service delivery and staff deployment at the Buyer’s location within the state.
While explicit product standards are not listed, the bid requires PF/ESIC documentation, GST compliance, and proof of prior outsourcing experience. OEM authorizations may be needed if any branded staffing solutions are proposed.
Acceptable proofs include a contract copy with invoices and bidder self-certification, execution certificates from the client with contract value, or alternative documents like third-party inspection release notes confirming service delivery.