By Adv. Gaurav Kumar, Founder, Bid Nexa · Live figures from state e-procurement portals · General information, not legal advice.
On 7 November 2026, state e-procurement portals tracked by BidNexa listed 42 active housekeeping tenders across 10 states and UTs, with a median value of ₹20 lakh. To win them, meet the statutory and experience conditions, price from the BOQ line by line, and avoid the common rejection points below.
Where the demand is right now
| State / UT | Active tenders |
|---|---|
| Madhya Pradesh | 12 |
| Maharashtra | 11 |
| Himachal Pradesh | 4 |
| Tamil Nadu | 4 |
| Kerala | 3 |
| Jammu and Kashmir | 2 |
| Jharkhand | 2 |
| Uttar Pradesh | 2 |
| Haryana | 1 |
| Punjab | 1 |
Source: NIC GePNIC state e-procurement portals (active tender listings, 10 states), data as of 7 November 2026.
Who is buying
| Buying office | Active tenders |
|---|---|
| Himachal Pradesh Forest Department (Himachal Pradesh) | 4 |
| High Court of Madhya Pradesh (Madhya Pradesh) | 3 |
| MP State Agricultural Marketing Board (Madhya Pradesh) | 3 |
| DISTRICT PLANNING OFFICE DHANBAD (Jharkhand) | 2 |
| Directorate of Medical Education (Kerala) | 2 |
| Co-operation, Marketing and Textiles Dept, Mumbai (Maharashtra) | 2 |
| Director of Technical Education Department Mumbai (Maharashtra) | 2 |
| Shri Vitthal Rukmini Temples Committee Pandharpur (Maharashtra) | 2 |
Source: NIC GePNIC state e-procurement portals (active tender listings, 10 states), data as of 7 November 2026.
Values and EMD seen
Median value ₹20 lakh; range ₹5,000 to ₹6.34 crore. EMD from ₹2,000 to ₹12.68 lakh. Eligible MSEs may be exempt from EMD where the tender allows. Confirm in the tender document / NIT.
Source: NIC GePNIC state e-procurement portals (active tender listings, 10 states), data as of 7 November 2026.
Eligibility you will usually need
- Experience of similar service contracts within the period the tender sets
- Average annual turnover at the level the tender sets
- Statutory registrations for staff, such as EPF and ESIC, where staff are deployed
- Licences the service needs
- Key staff and their qualifications
Licences and certificates
- Labour licence for contract labour, where required
- EPF and ESIC registration
- Minimum-wage compliance undertaking
- Experience certificates for similar housekeeping contracts
Confirm in the tender document / NIT.
Pricing tip for housekeeping
Labour cost at the notified minimum wage plus statutory contributions is the floor. Bids priced below it are usually rejected.
Why housekeeping bids get rejected
- Rate below statutory costs, treated as unworkable
- Missing labour or other statutory registrations
- Experience that does not match the scope definition
- EMD or its exemption proof missing
- Technical proposal not in the format or order the tender asks for
Live district pages
- Housekeeping tenders in Bhopal (5 active)
Frequently asked questions
Why are housekeeping bids rejected as unworkable?
Buyers often check that the quoted rate covers minimum wages, EPF, ESIC and other statutory costs for the required staff. A rate below that floor may be treated as unworkable and rejected. Show the cost build-up if the tender asks for it. Confirm in the tender document / NIT.
Where are housekeeping tenders published?
State departments publish on their state e-procurement portals, central offices on CPPP (eprocure.gov.in), and many goods and services are bought on GeM. The tender notice names the portal and the buyer.
Can BidNexa help with housekeeping tenders?
Yes. Bid Nexa checks eligibility, prepares documents and reviews your bid before you submit it yourself. We are independent and not affiliated with any portal or buyer.
Talk to a Bid Nexa expert
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