Rural Development Department Bihar Self-Contained Drinking Water Coolers Tender Samastipur IS 1475 V3 2025

Tender Overview

The Rural Development Department, Bihar, invites bids for Self-Contained Drinking Water Coolers (V3) conforming to IS 1475. The procurement is focused on water cooling units for distribution within Samastipur, Bihar 848101. While the BOQ shows zero items, the tender emphasizes IS 1475 V3 compliance and optional quantity adjustments up to 25% during contract execution. Bidders should note the ATC terms accompanying the bid, including documentation, brand/warranty declarations, and local-content certifications. This procurement targets reliable, ISO-certified water cooling solutions suitable for government distribution networks under Bihar government oversight.

Location: Samastipur, Bihar (848101) Organization: Rural Development Department Bihar Product Category: Self-Contained Drinking Water Coolers (V3) as per IS 1475

Key differentiators include a flexible quantity clause, ATC documentation requirements, and the need for multiple certifications and declarations to satisfy government procurement standards.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Product: Self-Contained Drinking Water Cooler (V3)
• Standard: IS 1475 (V3) for drinking water coolers
• Certifications/declarations referenced: ISO 9001:2015, UDYAM, GST registration and GST returns, PAN, balance sheet, Profit & Loss, turnover certificate (CA-approved), non-convicted declaration on stamp paper, GST clearance certificate, brand/warranty declaration, local content declaration
• Documentation emphasis: non-liquidation letter, service support contact, 3-year work order copy, turnover certificates, GST filings, and CA-approved turnover
• Delivery/implementation scope: not specified in BOQ; delivery period tied to contract terms with option to extend per quantity variation clause
• Warranty/after-sales: explicit declaration required, including brand and warranty details
• Local content and compliance: multiple declarations required to satisfy ATC terms

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• Quantity flexibility: up to 25% increase/decrease at contract time and during currency at contracted rates
• Delivery timeline: aligned to original delivery period with extended-period calculation based on quantity changes
• EMD/PAYMENT: specific EMD amount not disclosed in data; bidders should prepare per standard government norms
• Documentation: GST certificate, PAN, turnover certificates (last 3 years), GST returns, ISO 9001:2015, UDYAM, balance sheet, P&L, service-support contact, brand/warranty declaration, local content declaration, 3-year work order copy
• Compliance: self-declaration for tender specifications and acceptance of additional terms
• Eligibility: must meet ATC declarations and possess required certifications for drinking water equipment
• Penalties: not explicitly stated; adherence to option clause and delivery terms implied