Invitation to Bid - Drinking Water ATM / Water Vending Machine (Version 2) in PUNE, MAHARASHTRA

The eligibility requirements include being a registered entity with relevant experience in providing and installing Drinking Water ATMs or Water Vending Machines. Bidders should have the capacity to meet the technical specifications outlined in the tender documentation and provide proof of financial stability.

Bidders must include valid technical certifications proving compliance with national safety and quality standards for water vending machines. Additionally, suppliers should demonstrate their adherence to hygiene and filtration standards ensuring that the Drinking Water ATM delivers safe water.

The payment terms will be detailed in the tender documents. However, generally, payments may include an advance amount followed by milestone payments after successful installation and operational testing of the Drinking Water ATMs. Bidders should be prepared to provide specific payment terms in their financial proposal.

All required submission documents must be uploaded electronically on the designated tender portal. Bidders should ensure adherence to the accepted file formats mentioned in the tender guidelines to avoid any issues during evaluation.

Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSEs) are eligible for certain benefits, such as exclusive evaluation criteria that may favor their proposals. Additionally, reduced financial requirements may be applicable, and MSE bidders are encouraged to highlight their status in the application for potential benefits in the evaluation process.