Rural Development Department Bihar Drinking Water ATM Tender 2025 ISO 9001 BIS Licenced Water Vending Machine

Tender Overview

The Rural Development Department Bihar is procuring a Drinking Water ATM / Water Vending Machine (Version 2) to support rural water access. The bid covers equipment with compliance requirements such as ISO 9001 certification and BIS-type test certificates, plus documentation for material testing. A key commercial flexibility is the option to increase quantity by up to 25% during or after contract formation. Delivery and service obligations hinge on establishing a state-wide service footprint and after-sales support obligations. This opportunity targets bidders with existing service networks and ISO/BIS certification capabilities, aiming to deploy reliable drinking water vending solutions across Bihar. Unique criteria include on-file documentation for material testing and an escalation-ready service support framework.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Product category: Drinking Water ATM / Water Vending Machine (Version 2)
• Standards: ISO 9001 certification required; BIS licenses and type test certificates to be uploaded with bid
• Testing: Material Test Certificate to accompany supply; buyer lab results govern acceptance
• Service & Support: Functional Service Centre in the state of each consignee location for carry-in warranty; on-site warranty where applicable; dedicated toll-free service number; escalation matrix
• Contract flexibility: Quantity may be increased up to 25% of bid/contract quantity; delivery period adjustments based on options exercised; minimum 30 days for additional time if extended
• Documentation: All certificates uploaded with bid; OEM authorizations and related compliance certificates as specified
• Delivery/Installation: Notified timelines linked to order dates and extended periods per option clause; evidence of service capability required

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD: Not specified in available data; bidders must comply with typical bid security requirements per ATC
• Delivery: Delivery period adjusts with option clause; initial period stated by contract last date; extended time formula with minimum 30 days
• Payment Terms: Standard procurement terms apply; details to be provided in tender documents
• Documents: ISO 9001 certification, BIS/licence, type test certificates, material test certificates, OEM authorizations, GST, PAN, experience certificates
• Service: Dedicated toll-free number, service escalation matrix; functional service centres in state where consignments delivered
• Quality Control: Buyer’s lab results govern acceptance; only provided certificates verify compliance