Drinking Water ATM / Water Vending Machine (Version 2)
Panchayati Raj Department
KHAGARIA, BIHAR
Posted:
9 April 2025
Closed:
19 April 2025
GEM
Tender Overview
Organization: Rural Development Department Bihar. Product: Drinking Water ATM / Water Vending Machine (Version 2) – Q3 category. Location: EAST CHAMPARAN, BIHAR 845301. Estimated Value / EMD: not disclosed. Scope: procure or supply water vending machines; project context aligned with rural water access. Unique aspect: option clause permits up to 25% quantity fluctuation during contract, with extended delivery timelines calculated from original and extended periods. This tender emphasizes flexible ordering and adherence to the specified delivery framework within Bihar’s rural drinking water provision program.
Technical Specifications & Requirements
- No explicit technical specifications listed in the tender data. The procurement is categorized under Drinking Water ATM / Water Vending Machine (Version 2) – Q3 and thus requires bidders to align with the buyer’s internal standards.
- The only concrete term is the option clause allowing a maximum of 25% increase in contracted quantity and a proportional extension of delivery time: calculate (Additional quantity ÷ Original quantity) × Original delivery period, with a minimum of 30 days.
- Delivery period adjustments may extend within the contract’s original delivery window, as exercised by the Purchaser. Bidders must anticipate potential scale changes and plan logistics accordingly.
- Since BOQ items show Total Items: 0, bidders should verify scope with the purchaser and confirm itemization before bid submission. Compliance with local supply and water vending standards is presumed but not explicitly defined in the tender text.
Terms, Conditions & Eligibility
- Option Clause: Purchaser may increase/decrease order quantity up to 25% during both initial and currency periods.
- Delivery Timeline: Calculations apply when the option is exercised; minimum additional time is 30 days if original is ≥30 days; if original <30 days, extension equals original.
- Bidders must comply with these delivery/option terms; no other specific EMD, consent, or performance guarantees are stated in the data provided.
