Indian Army Manpower Outsourcing Tender 2026 - Unskilled Labour Supply (Minimum Wage) in India

Tender Overview

The procurement opportunity is issued by the Indian Army under the Department of Military Affairs for Manpower Outsourcing Services – Unskilled workers (minimum wage, secondary school, others). The tender's financial detail includes an EMD of ₹90,160. While specific start/end dates and location are not disclosed in the data, the contract appears to focus on supplying unskilled personnel in alignment with government wage standards. A notable differentiator is the inclusion of a 50% quantity/duration adjustment clause, allowing scope expansion or contraction at contract issuance and post-award, subject to provider consent. This setup implies flexibility for large-scale deployments while maintaining compliance with minimum wage norms.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

There are no explicit product specifications listed. The BOQ contains “0 items,” and the tender scope centers on manpower outsourcing rather than equipment. Essential accompanying terms include an escalation matrix for service support, and an option to submit EMD/Performance Security via Demand Draft in favor of the Commandant, 14 FAD, with hard copies to be delivered within five days of bid end/opening. The ATC emphasizes reviewing GeM documents and scope before online submission. The structure suggests a pure service contract governed by standard government procurement procedures.

Terms & Eligibility

Key terms include: a 50% up/down scope variation by the buyer with mutual consent; non-liquidation and financial soundness attestations; required certificates and documents listed in the bid, including an escalation matrix; EMD submission via Demand Draft and potential post-award PBG or DD-based security; and hard-copy delivery of documents within given timelines. The ATC reiterates reading GeM scope and ensuring proper upload of scanned documents for online submission.