Chandigarh Education Department Manpower Outsourcing Tender 2026 - Semi-Skilled Labour, Minimum Wage, EMD ₹822041, Estimated ₹1.6441 Cr

Tender Overview

The Education Department in Chandigarh (CHANDIGARH 160001) invites bids for Manpower Outsourcing Services focused on semi-skilled personnel at minimum wage levels, including High School graduates. The project has an estimated value of ₹16,440,832.04 and an EMD of ₹822,041. The initial contract is one year, with a possible extension if performance is satisfactory. Key compliance includes obtaining necessary licenses under the Contract Labour (Regulation & Abolition) Act when deploying 20 or more personnel on-site. A dedicated coordination contact must manage day-to-day activities and records. The department prohibits unapproved deposits and mandates timely wage payments by the 7th of each month, supported by a Utilization Certificate verified by a Chartered Accountant. A Non-Blacklisting affidavit is required to prevent disqualification. This tender emphasises strict wage adherence, statutory compliance, and anti-blacklisting safeguards, with no BOQ items specified.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Estimated value: ₹16,440,832.04
• EMD: ₹822,041
• Contract duration: 1 year (possible extension)
• Licensing requirement: CLRA Act compliance for deployments of 20+ personnel
• Wage payment date: by the 7th of every month
• Payment verification: Utilization Certificate verified by a Chartered Accountant
• Affidavit: Not-blacklisted/not-prosecuted affidavit on non-judicial stamp paper (within 1 month)
• Records: Appointed contact person responsible for coordination and record-keeping
• BOQ: No items specified; scope covers overall manpower outsourcing for semi-skilled roles
• Scope emphasis: Minimum wage compliance, high school qualification alignment, and statutory adherence

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD requirement: ₹822,041 (tender security)
• Contract period: One year with possible extension based on performance
• Wages & payments: Outsource staff paid by due date; Utilization Certificate to accompany reimbursement claims
• Licensing: Deployment of 20 or more workers requires CLRA license
• Blacklist provisions: Must provide affidavit; risk of blacklisting for non-compliance
• Documentation: Nodal contact for daily coordination; records maintenance essential
• Prohibited actions: No deposits or monetary acceptance from deployed personnel; violations lead to GeM action and potential UT Chandigarh Blacklisting
• Eligibility: Bidder must not be blacklisted or prosecuted; provide current affidavit
• Compliance: Adhere to standard government manpower procurement terms; no BOQ items