BIS Tender for Manpower Outsourcing Services Tamil Nadu 2026 – EMD ₹5L, Estimated ₹47.89Cr, ISI/BOQ Ready

Tender Overview

Bureau Of Indian Standards (bis), under the Department Of Consumer Affairs, invites bids for comprehensive Manpower Outsourcing Services across multiple wage/skill categories. Estimated value is ₹47,891,109.22 with an EMD of ₹500,000. Scope centers on providing skilled to unskilled personnel and admin staff, to support BIS operations in Tamil Nadu, with delivery and office presence in-state. The tender emphasizes a payroll policy where at least 40% of required manpower must be on the service provider’s payroll for one year, and requires a local service office in the consignee state. A mandatory integrity pact and SBM-related administrative compliance are stated, alongside EMD options and online payment mechanisms. This procurement targets vendors capable of sustained, compliant manpower supply and robust documentation ready for audit. The tender specifies installation/delivery to BIS Southern Regional Office, Chennai, with potential for related logistics alignment and service continuity. This opportunity is shaped by compliance, payroll transparency, and in-state operational presence, offering a structured framework for established staffing firms operating in Tamil Nadu.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Product/Service Category: Manpower Outsourcing Services (Minimum wage – varied categories: Highly Skilled, Graduate, Admin, Semi-skilled, Unskilled; including Finance/Accounts, Secondary School).
• Payroll & Compliance: At least 40% of required manpower on vendor payroll for at least one year; upload supporting payroll documents for verification.
• Local Office: Mandatory bidder office in the Tamil Nadu state (Consignee state).
• Delivery/Location: Delivery/installation at BUREAU OF INDIAN STANDARDS, Southern Regional Office, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600113.
• EMD/Payment Options: EMD via DD, BC, or online RTGS/INR; provide scanned proof and hard copy within 5 days of bid end/opening; specify transaction details and attach proof.
• Certifications & Integrity: Upload integrity pact; ensure GST/PAN and other certificates as per bid document; non-compliance leads to rejection.
• Banking Details: Online payment to Central Bank of India, Adyar, Chennai with IBAN-like references; include bid number in transfer details.
• Experience/Financial Health: Vendors must not be in liquidation or bankruptcy; provide undertaking; maintain financial stability as per terms.
• SBM/Sewage Pump Context: The scope mentions the SBM environment; operators to adhere to routine pump maintenance checks during shift.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD Amount: ₹500,000 with options for DD, BC, or online RTGS; submit scanned proof and deliver hard copy within 5 days.
• Payroll Criterion: Minimum 40% of manpower must be on payroll for at least one year; documentary evidence required.
• Local Office Requirement: Proof of presence in the Tamil Nadu state; documentary evidence must be uploaded.
• Delivery Address: BIS Chennai South Regional Office, 4th Cross Road, CIT Campus, Taramani, Chennai 600113.
• Payment Terms: Online transfer details provided; ensure the bid number and organization name in transaction comments.
• Integrity Pact: Sign and upload the integrity pact as per buyer policy; failure to comply risks rejection.
• Liquidation/Bankruptcy: Bidder must declare financial standing; no ongoing liquidation or receivership.
• Documentation: Upload all necessary certificates and documents as required in the bid document and any Addenda or Corrigenda.