CSIR Council of Scientific & Industrial Research Manpower Outsourcing Tender Kolkata West Bengal 2026 IS 550/Minimum Wage 2026

Tender Overview

Organization: Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) – Department of Scientific and Industrial Research. Procurement: Manpower Outsourcing Services – Minimum wage for Skilled, High School; Admin; Unskilled, Middle School; Others. Estimated value: ₹21,966,703.13. EMD: ₹440,000. Location: Kolkata, West Bengal, 700001. Contract scope includes manpower supply under a lump-sum or time-based arrangement with a 25% flex clause. A SOW document is referenced in the ATC. No BOQ items were published. Tender is governed by Buyer Added Terms including a 25% quantity/duration adjustment window.

Key differentiators include the absence of BOQ items, a formal SOW attachment, and a 25% scope adjustment allowance at contract award or during issuance. This tender requires bidders to align with CSIR procurement norms and the provided ATC/SOW attachments.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• No explicit product technical specifications are provided in the tender data. The primary scope centers on manpower outsourcing across categories: Skilled, Unskilled, Admin, and others at minimum wage levels. Estimated value indicates a sizable staffing engagement; bidders should review the SOW and ATC documents for detailed role profiles, shift patterns, and qualification criteria.
• Key terms referenced include a 25% adjustment clause for contract quantity or duration, applicable at issue or post-award with bidder consent for scope changes. No BOQ items are listed. Potential requirements inferred: compliance with applicable minimum wage norms, credential verification processes, and CSIR employment standards.
• Since no technical specs are given, bidders should prepare robust staffing delivery plans, onboarding timelines, and payroll/compliance controls aligned with West Bengal and national labor regulations.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD: ₹440,000 (tender security).
• Estimated value: ₹21,966,703.13 for manpower outsourcing services.
• Flex clause: Up to 25% increase/decrease in contract quantity or duration at contract issue or within the issued contract.
• ATC/SOW: Documents uploaded separately; bidders must review these to confirm scope and compliance.
• BOQ: No items published; scope defined via SOW and T&Cs.
• Jurisdiction: Kolkata, West Bengal; vendor must meet CSIR procurement norms and any location-specific labor regulations.