Begusarai District Panchayats Drinking Water ATM Tender 2025 Begusarai Bihar Version 2

Tender Overview

The opportunity is issued by Begusarai District Panchayats, under the Department of Panchayati Raj, for procuring a Drinking Water ATM / Water Vending Machine (Version 2) in BEGUSARAI, BIHAR 848201. The tender emphasizes quantity flexibility up to 25% more or during contract currency at contracted rates and an option clause affecting delivery timelines. The purchaser may adjust delivery obligations based on extended periods with a minimum 30 days for additional time; original delivery timelines govern during adjustments. The procurement focuses on a public health and water access initiative within Begusarai district and requires vendors who can meet scalable delivery and service commitments within state boundaries.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Product/service: Drinking Water ATM / Water Vending Machine (Version 2)
• Quantity flexibility: up to 25% increase at contracted rates during award and currency of contract
• Delivery time calculation: (Extended quantity ÷ Original quantity) × Original delivery period, with a minimum of 30 days; may extend to original delivery period
• Service & Support: Functional Service Centre required in the state of each consignee location for carry-in warranty; if absent, establish within 30 days of contract award; payment contingent on evidence of functional service centre
• Pre-dispatch inspection: Buyer or nominated agency will inspect at seller premises; inspection charges borne by Buyer; testing and external lab charges borne by Buyer; in-house testing facilities to be provided by Seller
• Inspection window: Sellers to notify readiness; buyer to designate inspection date; consignee reserves final acceptance post-inspection with rights of rejection per GTC
• Delivery prerequisites: Delivery/start dates tied to last date of original delivery order; inspection must be completed prior to dispatch

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD: Not disclosed in available data; bidders should verify during qualification
• Delivery commitments: As per option clause; additional time calculations apply with minimum 30 days
• Warranty/Service: On-site or carry-in warranty conditions determined by state location; service centre presence mandatory for carry-in scenarios
• Documentation: Compliance with pre-dispatch inspection process; documentary evidence of service centre establishment required for payment release
• Inspection: Pre-dispatch inspection charges borne by Buyer; external labs to be engaged per tender terms
• Submission readiness: Ensure readiness for potential 7-day inspection window after email offer activation