Pre-Qualification Criteria
Tender Overview
The Indian Army, under the Ministry of Defence, invites bids for Manpower Outsourcing Services (Highly Skilled ITI Technicians for Armament Repair). The contract is for 2 years, involving deployment of technical manpower to support non-IT operations.
Key Tender Details
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Particulars
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Details
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Tender Authority
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Indian Army (Ministry of Defence)
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Bid Number
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GEM/2026/B/7415616
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Work Category
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Manpower Outsourcing Services (Highly Skilled – ITI, Non-IT Technical)
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Contract Duration
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2 Years 1 Day
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Estimated Bid Value
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₹22.31 Crore (approx.)
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Location
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Jabalpur
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Bid Type
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Single Packet
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Submission Mode
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Online (GeM Portal)
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Scope of Work
- Deployment of 145 highly skilled technical manpower for armament repair work
- Personnel must have ITI/NCVT certification in trades such as Fitter, Electrician, Machinist, Welder, Carpenter
- Execution of manpower services for Government/PSU organizations
- Compliance with labour laws, EPF, ESIC, and wage regulations
- Contractor responsible for salary payments and statutory compliance
Eligibility Criteria
Technical Eligibility
- Minimum 3 years of experience in similar manpower outsourcing services
- Must have completed:
- 1 project ≥ 80% OR
- 2 projects ≥ 50% OR
- 3 projects ≥ 40% of estimated cost
- At least 1 project worth ₹17.85 Cr in last 3 financial years
- Must supply manpower (minimum 232 personnel in one project)
Registration Requirements
- Mandatory registration with:
- EPFO
- ESIC
- GST
- Income Tax
- Labour Department
Financial Criteria
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Requirement
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Details
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Minimum Average Annual Turnover
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₹6.7 Crore (₹670 Lakhs)
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Net Worth Requirement
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Not Explicitly Mentioned
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Estimated Project Value
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₹22.31 Crore
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Financial Documents
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Audited Balance Sheets / CA Certificate required
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Summary Table (Key Requirements)
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Criteria
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Requirement
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Minimum Average Annual Turnover
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₹6.7 Crore
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Net Worth Requirement
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Not Specified
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Minimum Experience
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3 Years
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Submission Mode
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Online (GeM Portal)
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EMD Exemption
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Yes (For MSE/Startups as per norms)
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Tender Fee
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Not Applicable (GeM bid)
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Tender Fee & EMD
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Component
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Details
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Tender Fee
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Not Applicable (as per GeM norms)
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EMD Amount
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₹89,25,830
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EMD Exemption
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Allowed for eligible MSEs/Service Providers
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Performance Security (ePBG)
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3% of contract value
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ePBG Duration
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26 Months
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Document Checklist
Bidders must upload the following:
- Experience certificates / work orders
- Turnover proof (CA certificate / audited balance sheets)
- OEM Authorization Certificate (if applicable)
- Registration certificates (GST, EPFO, ESIC, etc.)
- Undertaking of financial stability (non-bankrupt declaration)
- Proof of manpower deployment capability
- Any additional documents as per ATC
Important Dates
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Event
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Date & Time
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Tender Publishing Date
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05 April 2026
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Pre-Bid Meeting
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Not Mentioned
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Bid Submission Closing Date
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20 April 2026 (05:00 PM)
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Bid Opening Date
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20 April 2026 (05:30 PM)
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Bid Validity
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180 Days
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Submission Guidelines
- Bids must be submitted online via GeM portal only
- Single packet bid system (technical + financial combined)
- Upload all mandatory documents; incomplete bids will be rejected
- Financial bid must include price breakup
- Physical documents (if applicable like FDR) must be submitted within specified timelines
Additional Notes
- MSME and Startup exemptions available for experience and turnover criteria
- Buyer reserves right to increase/decrease contract up to 50%
- Compliance with labour laws is mandatory
- Service provider must maintain workforce on payroll
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