Government Tender for Outsourcing Meter Reading & Bill Generation Services in Godhra Division

The scope of work includes:

• Deployment of manpower for meter reading, bill printing, and delivery.
• Utilization of GPRS-based mobile devices for remote meter reading.
• On-spot generation and printing of electricity bills.
• Delivery of printed bills to consumers at their premises.
• Use of Bluetooth printers connected via Android mobile applications.
• Maintenance of web-based software and server/network infrastructure.

Key deliverables:

• Accurate meter readings using GPRS mobile devices.
• On-site bill generation and printing.
• Timely bill delivery to consumers.
• Data synchronization with central servers.

Sequential process:

1. Deployment of mobile devices and printers.
2. Training manpower on device operation.
3. Conducting meter readings.
4. Generating bills on-site.
5. Printing and delivering bills.
6. Data upload and synchronization.

Important requirements:

• Manpower should be trained and certified.
• Devices must be compatible with existing infrastructure.
• All activities should comply with applicable standards and regulations.

The technical setup includes:

Sequential procedures:

1. Procurement of devices and software setup.
2. Training of manpower.
3. Field deployment.
4. Testing and calibration.
5. Commencement of meter reading activities.

All technical equipment must adhere to industry standards for durability, accuracy, and security.

The project budget is approximately INR 14,04,200, covering manpower, devices, software, and operational expenses. The cost breakdown is as follows:

Payment terms:

• 30% advance upon contract signing.
• 40% after deployment and initial testing.
• 30% upon successful completion and acceptance.

Bidders must submit detailed financial proposals aligned with these estimates.