Indian Army Manpower Outsourcing Tender Nainital Uttarakhand 2026 ISO 9001 ESIC GST MSP MSME bid

Tender Overview

The Indian Army under the Department of Military Affairs invites a manpower outsourcing tender in NAINITAL, UTTARAKHAND for semi-skilled ITI and related support staff. Estimated value is ₹9,00,000 with a multi-shift operation model (0600–1400, 1400–2200, 2200–0600). The contract requires a local coordinator and strict adherence to salary payout rules, statutory compliance, and non-blacklist attestations. The award targets agencies with robust payroll and compliance capabilities to sustain continuous, three-shift staffing at the buyer location.

• Organization: Indian Army (Department of Military Affairs)
• Location: NAINITAL, UTTRAKHAND
• Category: Manpower Outsourcing Services (Minimum wage, Semi-skilled; ITI; Others)
• Estimated value: ₹9,00,000
• Key differentiator: mandated payroll discipline, safety tools, and ISO/ESIC/GST/EPFO compliance
• Unique aspects: extensive ATC terms and attendance, with penalties for delayed remuneration, and specific local district coordination requirements

Technical Specifications & Requirements

While explicit product specs are not provided, the tender specifies staffing requirements and compliance cues:

• Staffing profile: ITI-qualified electricians/FGM or equivalent for three shifts; Matriculation from a recognized school/college for operators
• Operational model: three shifts daily; attendance must be recorded in an Attendance Register; deployment in Nainital/Udham Singh Nagar/Pithoragarh districts
• Compliance & certifications: ISO 9001, ESIC, EPFO, GST, MSME with services, Aadhaar verification, police verification, and gram panchayat/municipality residential certificate
• Compliance documentation: non-blacklist affidavit on Rs 100 stamp paper; non-criminal liability on Rs 50 stamp paper; appointment letters for deployed personnel; bank account, EPF, and ESI details
• Payment discipline: salaries paid by service provider before claiming from buyer; monthly salary payment within the first week; penalties for late payments or missing EPF/ESI deposits
• Risk and safety: mandatory safety tools and devices; no liability on the buyer for staff injuries; standard attendance and deployment control
• Delivery expectation: continuous manpower availability aligned with three-shift needs; local coordinator liaison with AGE office

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• Salary payment responsibility rests with the service provider; provide statutory documents (PF, ESIC) with payment proofs
• EMD/bid security: not explicitly stated; require a Bid security declaration on firm letterhead per prescribed format
• Delivery timeline: continuous staffing with monthly salary cycles; delays trigger penalties and potential contract cancellation
• Documentary requirements: Aadhaar, police verification, Gram Panchayat/Municipality residential certificate; copies of appointment letters; GST/PAN/ESIC/EPFO certifications
• Penalties: first and second instance for late remuneration deposits; potential cancellation with 10% order value charge
• Safety and legality: non-blacklist affidavit; non-criminal liability; bank account and EPF/ESI details required
• Local coordination: designate a local coordinator in Nainital/Udham Singh Nagar/Pithoragarh for immediate interaction with AGE office
• Financial terms: salary settlement and statutory contributions must be reflected in bank statements; no default allowed