Metnet IMD Lakshadweep manpower outsourcing tender 2026 – Kerala LIN, Kerala Shop & Establishment, IS 550 compliant

Tender Overview

The tender is issued by Metnet : An E-governance Intra-imd Portal New Delhi on behalf of the India Meteorological Department for outsourced manpower services in Lakshadweep, 682551. The procurement targets skilled workers/higher secondary level staffing under the category: Manpower Outsourcing Services - Minimum wage - Skilled; High School; Others. The opportunity implies a service contract with scope for up to 50% adjustment in quantity or duration during or after contract award. No explicit BOQ value or itemized quantities are published, but the award will require compliance with local wage norms and statutory payroll documentation. A notable differentiator is the requirement for a dedicated service provider presence in the candidate state and robust post-award support, including an escalation matrix and toll-free service desk. This tender emphasizes regulatory compliance and vendor stability as critical success factors. The procurement context suggests focus on timely deployment of personnel at IMD facilities in Lakshadweep and adherence to statutory wage payments and reporting.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Product/Service: Manpower outsourcing for skilled staff under minimum wage norms
• Location: Lakshadweep, 682551; consigne state and Kerala reference in ATC
• Key requirements: Dedicated registered office in Kerala with Shop and Establishment certificate; Labour Identification Number (LIN); OEM authorization where applicable; dedicated/ toll-free service support; escalation matrix; salary payment obligation by service provider prior to claiming from buyer; compliance with PF/ESIC and payroll documentation; past experience documentation as proof (contract copy/invoice or client execution certificate)
• Standards/Compliance: IS 550-based or equivalent wage/compliance regime; vendor to upload required certificates; ad hoc 50% scope adjustment permitted
• Documentation: Office evidence, LIN, OEM authorization, service desk details, and payroll compliance evidence
• BOQ: No items defined; total items 0; estimated value not disclosed
• Additional: 50% increase/decrease clause allowed at contract issue and pre-issuance for lumpsum contracts

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD/Financials: Not disclosed; bidders must provide standard financial health proofs and non-liquidation undertaking
• Eligibility: Dedicated Kerala office and LIN; valid Shop & Establishment certificate; OEM authorization if applicable; proven past experience documents acceptable (contracts, invoices, or client certificates)
• Payment terms: Salaries paid by service provider first; reimbursement claimed from buyer with statutory documents
• Delivery: Service deployment aligned to buyer requirements with escalation support; 50% scope adjustment permissible
• Documentation: GST, PAN, experience certificates, financial statements, EMD documents, technical compliance, OEM authorizations
• Penalties: Not explicitly stated; escalation and service support terms imply performance expectations
• Warranty/AMC: Not specified; service support setup implied