ICSSR Department of Higher Education Manpower Outsourcing Tender West Delhi 110008 2026: IS 550 Not Specified Standards & EMD ₹1394931

Tender Overview

Organization: Indian Council Of Social Science Research (ICSSR), Department of Higher Education, located in WEST DELHI, DELHI - 110008. Product category: Manpower Outsourcing Services with fixed remuneration across multiple roles per Annexure 1 of ATC. Estimated value: ₹69,746,575.00; EMD: ₹1,394,931. Scope includes various fixed-salary positions; no BOQ items listed. Key differentiator is the blend of many roles under a single outsourcing contract, with a 25% flex clause on quantity/duration. This tender emphasizes compliance with integrity pact and supplier financial standing requirements. Unique terms include salary disbursement by the service provider upfront and submission of EMD via DD or fixed deposit receipts.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• No technical specifications are published; the tender is categorized under fixed remuneration manpower outsourcing across roles such as Senior Graphic Designer, Research Assistant, Data Entry Operator, IT Technician, Driver, and more per Annexure 1 of ATC.
• EMD options include: Account Payee DD in favour of ICSSR New Delhi; Fixed Deposit Receipt in the bidder’s name; and submission of hard copies within 5 days of bid end date.
• Key procurement terms mention 25% quantity/duration variation, integrity pact compliance, and full liability of contractor even with sub-contracts. Delivery/installation specifics are not defined due to the manpower nature of the contract.
• Payment terms assign salary disbursement responsibility to the service provider before invoicing the buyer, with statutory document submission (PF/ESIC) and bank statements.
• No explicit IS/ISO standards are specified in the tender text; emphasis is on compliance with GeM/GTC processes and integrity frameworks.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD: ₹1,394,931; acceptable in DD payable at Delhi or FDR in bidder’s name with release conditions.
• Flex clause: permissible 25% increase/decrease in quantity or duration at contract issue and post-issuance with consent.
• Integrity Pact: mandatory sign-off and scanned copy to be uploaded with bid.
• Payment mechanics: vendor salaries paid upfront by provider; reimbursement claims for buyer on submission of statutory docs.
• Sub-contracting: requires buyer consent; joint liability remains with contractor.
• Documentation: GST, PAN, experience certificates, financials, EMD proof, technical/compliance certificates, and OEM authorizations may be required.