ICMR Chennai Manpower Outsourcing Tender 2026 - Minimum Wage Unskilled Skilled Services ₹18380734.53 2026

Tender Overview

Indian Council Of Medical Research (ICMR), Department Of Health Research, invites bids for Manpower Outsourcing Services (Minimum wage, unskilled and skilled categories) located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. The tender's estimated value is ₹18,38,07,34.53 with an EMD of ₹5,51,422. Bidders must be capable of supplying personnel as per government wage norms, with documentation showing prior government/PSU/private sector supply experience. A key differentiator is the requirement for an in-state service office and dedicated support infrastructure. The terms include an optional 50% scope/duration adjustment and contractual flexibility for workload changes.

This tender emphasizes registration-based eligibility, with potential EMD exemptions for MSME/NSIC suppliers, and mandates submission of relevant experience certificates tied to prior government or recognized private organizations. The absence of a BOQ indicates service-oriented staffing rather than hardware procurement, with emphasis on compliance, governance, and service continuity. Administrative and contractual risk management features (assignment restrictions, subcontracting controls, and joint liability) are clearly stated, alongside mandatory service support structures and escalation procedures.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Category: Manpower Outsourcing Services (Minimum wage) – Unskilled and Skilled, Admin support and other related roles
• Estimated value: ₹18,38,07,34.53; EMD: ₹5,51,422
• Location/Facility: Office must be located within the state of the consignee (Tamil Nadu, Chennai)
• Service infrastructure: Dedicated toll-free service number and escalation matrix required
• Contract flexibility: Option Clause 50% – quantity or duration may be increased/decreased by up to 50%
• Documentation: EMD in DD permissible; DD payable to The Director, ICMR-NIRT, Chennai; hard copy delivery within 5 days of bid end/open; post-award DD acceptable as PBG substitute with 15-day delivery of hard copy
• Experience requirements: Experience certificate for supply to Govt/PSU/renowned private organizations
• Compliance: Upload all certificates as per bid document/ATC/Corrigendum; maintain joint liability with sub-contractors

Terms & Eligibility

• EMD/Payment: EMD ₹5,51,422; DD accepted; payment terms not explicitly stated; post-award DD allowed; service continuation requires performance security
• Experience: Prior govt/PSU/private sector supply experience with accompanying supply orders
• MSME/NSIC exemption: If registered, include exemption certificate
• Sub-contracting: No assignment or subcontracting without buyer consent; joint liability remains
• Office & Support: In-state service office; dedicated toll-free support; escalation matrix provided
• Documentation: All certificates/documents per Bid Document, ATC, and Corrigendum; non-submission leads to rejection
• Risk/Contract: 50% variation right; output/service scope adjustments require consent for lumpsum engagements