Bid Publish Date
16-Oct-2026, 7:09 pm
Bid End Date
02-Nov-2026, 11:00 am
EMD
₹17,23,143
Value
₹8,29,63,080
Location
Progress
Organization: Life Insurance Corporation Of India (LIC) under the Department Of Financial Services. Location: Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600001. Procurement: Manpower outsourcing services covering minimum wage categories (skilled, semi-skilled, unskilled), Office/Commercial/Institutions/Residential, including unarmed security guards. Estimated value: ₹82,963,083.00 with EMD ₹1,723,143. No BOQ items listed; ATC notes quantity/duration adjustment up to 25% at contract issue. Scope hinges on LIC’s security and admin staffing needs in Chennai; ATC file referenced for bidder terms. Unique clause enables 25% scope variation and lumpsum adjustments with provider consent.
Product/Service: Manpower outsourcing services (minimum wage) including skilled, semi-skilled, unskilled and unarmed security guards
Location: Chennai, Tamil Nadu (600001)
Estimated contract value: ₹82,963,083.00
EMD: ₹1,723,143
Variation: up to 25% change in quantity or contract duration at issue; further 25% with provider consent for lumpsum scope expansion
BOQ: Not provided; verify with ATC document
Standards/Compliance: Not specified in tender data
25% quantity/duration variation permitted at contract issue
EMD of ₹1,723,143 required for bid submission
Estimated contract value ₹82,963,083; manpower outsourcing for LIC Chennai
No BOQ items or explicit technical specs disclosed; refer to ATC
Unarmed security guard and admin manpower services included under minimum wage categories
Not specified in data; bidders must corroborate terms in ATC and final contract documents
Not specified in data; verify with LIC/Tender ATC for deployment timelines and shifts
Not specified in data; check ATC for LD rate, performance bonds, and compliance penalties
Eligible bidders must meet EMD requirements and provide financial capacity to handle ₹82.96 million contract
Experience in manpower outsourcing for security/admin roles preferred
Compliance with LIC procurement norms and Department of Financial Services guidelines
Quantity
135
Bid Type
Single Packet Bid
Bid Validity
180 (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
No
Startup Exemption/Relaxation
No
Bid Splitting Applied
No
Min. Avg. Annual Turnover
400
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; Secondary School; Admin , Manpower Outsourcing Services - Minimum wage - Semi-skilled; High School; Others , Manpower Outsourcing Services - Minimum wage - Unskilled; Not Required; Others , Security Manpower Service (Version 2.0) - Office/Commercial/Institutions/ Residential; Unarmed Security Guard
Advisory Bank
State Bank of India
ePBG Percentage
5%
ePBG Duration (Months)
27
Payment Timelines
Payments shall be made to the Seller within 10 days of issue of service delivery acceptance certificate (SDAC) and on-line submission of bills (This is in supersession of 10 days time as provided in clause 12 of GeM GTC)
Pre-Bid Date
26-10-2026 15:00:00
Pre-Bid Venue
LIC OF INDIA ZONAL OFFICE OS ESTABLISHMENT DEPARTMENT 10TH FLOOR 153 ANNA SALAI CHENNAI-600002
Delivery Locations
1
Delivery Cities
Chennai
Delivery Pincodes
600002
| Consignee | Address | City | State | Pincode | Quantity | Delivery Days | Additional Requirement |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mohan Laxmivarahan Chari | 600002,10TH FLOOR, LIC BUILDING, ANNA SALAI, CHENNAI | Chennai | Tamil Nadu | 600002 | 4 | - | Minimum daily wage (INR) exclusive of GST : 1008 Bonus (INR per day) : 0 EDLI (INR per day) : 4.81 EPF Admin Charge (INR per day) : 0 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) : 120.19 Number of working days in a month : 26 Tenure/ Duration of Employment (in months) : 24 |
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GST registration certificate
Permanent Account Number (PAN) card
Experience certificates in manpower outsourcing (security/admin) or similar services
Financial statements or turnover evidence demonstrating capacity to meet ₹82,963,083 estimated value
EMD submission proof of ₹1,723,143 (online or demand draft as specified in ATC)
Technical bid documentation and compliance statements
OEM authorizations or agency/agency-channel partner letters if applicable
Any additional LIC tender-specific documents outlined in ATC
Key insights about TAMIL NADU tender market
Bidders must submit EMD of ₹1,723,143 and provide financial statements, GST, PAN, and experience certificates. The tender covers skilled, semi-skilled, unskilled, and unarmed security staffing with LIC procurement norms. Review ATC for variation up to 25% and confirm deployment timelines and payment terms before submission.
Required documents include GST registration, PAN, experience certificates in manpower outsourcing, financial statements, EMD proof of ₹1,723,143, technical bid, and OEM authorizations if applicable. Ensure LIC ATC specifies any additional bidder declarations and compliance certificates.
The tender groups manpower into skilled, semi-skilled, unskilled, and unarmed security guards. No separate equipment specs are listed; bidders must meet LIC minimum wage categories and general staffing standards. Validate deployment shifts, background checks, and wage compliance per state regulations.
EMD of ₹1,723,143 is required with bid submission as per ATC instructions. Exact deadline and payment method (online or DD) will be in the tender ATC; ensure EMD is valid through bid opening and contract signing.
The buyer allows up to 25% variation in contract quantity or duration at contract issue, and another 25% with provider consent for lumpsum scope changes. Plan for potential staffing scale adjustments without breach of terms.
Estimated contract value is ₹82,963,083 for manpower outsourcing including security and admin staff. The scope covers minimum wage staffing across skill levels in LIC facilities in Chennai, with 25% variation allowance and no BOQ items published in initial data.
Eligibility centers on financial capacity to support an ₹82.96 million contract, submission of EMD ₹1.72 million, GST and PAN compliance, and experience in manpower outsourcing or security staffing. Refer to ATC for detailed supplier criteria and LIC procurement norms.
Payment terms are not detailed in the initial data; bidders should verify in the tender ATC. Expect LIC to publish milestones, invoicing prerequisites, and payment timelines typical for government manpower contracts; ensure alignment with project deployment and compliance certificates.