Government Tender for Outsourcing Meter Reading & Bill Generation Services in Vadodara

The scope of work includes:

• Deployment of manpower for meter reading at designated locations.
• Utilization of GPRS-based mobile devices for accurate meter data collection.
• On-spot generation of electricity bills using web-based software.
• Printing of bills via Bluetooth printers on-site.
• Timely delivery of printed bills to consumers.
• Maintenance of server & network infrastructure supporting billing operations.

The key deliverables are:

• Daily meter reading reports.
• Accurate and timely bill generation.
• On-site bill printing and delivery.
• Data synchronization with central servers.

Process steps:

1. Deployment of manpower and mobile devices.
2. Conducting meter readings at scheduled intervals.
3. Uploading meter data to the central system.
4. Generating bills through web-based software.
5. Printing bills on Bluetooth printers.
6. Distributing bills to consumers.

Specifications comparison:

The tender requires GPRS-enabled Android mobile devices capable of accurate meter data collection. Devices must support real-time data upload with secure encryption. Bluetooth printers should print bills within 10 seconds with high clarity. The software must be web-based, compatible with Android OS, and capable of generating bills instantly. The server infrastructure should support high concurrency and data security. Technical parameters include:

Sequential process:

1. Deploy devices and infrastructure.
2. Conduct pilot testing.
3. Train manpower.
4. Initiate meter reading and billing.
5. Monitor and troubleshoot in real-time.

The estimated contract value is approximately ₹42,64,856. The financial breakdown includes:

Payment terms:

• 30% advance upon contract signing.
• 40% after completion of 50% of work.
• Remaining 30% after final delivery and approval.
• Payments will be processed through bank transfer on submission of invoices and required documents.