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 161 active manpower supply tenders across 8 states and UTs, with a median value of ₹43.63 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 |
|---|---|
| Rajasthan | 53 |
| Tamil Nadu | 39 |
| Madhya Pradesh | 29 |
| Punjab | 18 |
| Uttarakhand | 9 |
| Himachal Pradesh | 8 |
| Jharkhand | 3 |
| Delhi | 2 |
Source: NIC GePNIC state e-procurement portals (active tender listings, 8 states), data as of 7 November 2026.
Who is buying
| Buying office | Active tenders |
|---|---|
| DLB (Rajasthan) | 27 |
| MAWS (Tamil Nadu) | 12 |
| Tamilnadu Newsprint and Papers Limited (Tamil Nadu) | 10 |
| TNEB Limited (Tamil Nadu) | 10 |
| RSRDCC-GM (Rajasthan) | 9 |
| Directorate Urban Administration and Development (Madhya Pradesh) | 7 |
| Department of Local Government (Punjab) | 6 |
| HP Irrigation and Public Health (Himachal Pradesh) | 5 |
Source: NIC GePNIC state e-procurement portals (active tender listings, 8 states), data as of 7 November 2026.
Values and EMD seen
Median value ₹43.63 lakh; range ₹500 to ₹62.87 crore. EMD from ₹500 to ₹1.26 crore. 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, 8 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
- PSARA licence, for security services
- Minimum-wage compliance and statutory payment records
Confirm in the tender document / NIT.
Pricing tip for manpower supply
Service charge is usually the only variable. Statutory components are fixed, so check your service-charge percentage against your real costs.
Why manpower supply 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
- Manpower Supply tenders in Tiruchirappalli (13 active)
- Manpower Supply tenders in Jaipur (9 active)
- Manpower Supply tenders in Karauli (9 active)
- Manpower Supply tenders in Ludhiana (9 active)
- Manpower Supply tenders in Bhilwara (6 active)
- Manpower Supply tenders in Jabalpur (6 active)
- Manpower Supply tenders in Coimbatore (6 active)
- Manpower Supply tenders in Karur (6 active)
Frequently asked questions
Can a manpower agency quote zero service charge?
Some buyers have rejected zero or very low service charges, while rules on this have changed over time. Check the tender's clause on minimum service charge and any current guidance from the buyer. Do not assume past practice still applies. Confirm in the tender document / NIT.
Where are manpower supply 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 manpower supply 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.
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