Tender Overview
The Food Corporation Of India (FCI), under the Department Of Food And Public Distribution, invites bids for the supply of Packaged Drinking Water in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala (695001). While exact quantity and estimated value are not disclosed, the opportunity is defined under the public procurement framework and may include flexible quantity adjustments. The tender emphasizes supply of packaged water, aligning with government food distribution objectives. A notable feature is the option clause allowing up to 25% variation in contract quantity or duration at contract issuance, with bidders obliged to accept revisions. This procurement focuses on reliable supply to meet governmental drinking water needs within the specified location, without BOQ items currently listed. The absence of BOQ details suggests initial scoping and potential post-award clarifications.
Technical Specifications & Requirements
- Product: Packaged Drinking Water (Packaged Water Bottle) under government supply norms
- Location: Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala (695001)
- Category: Packaged Water/Drinking Water Supply
- BOQ: Total Items: 0 (no itemized quantities available)
- Specifications: Not provided in tender data; bidder should anticipate standard government drinking water packaging norms and ensure compliance with applicable safety and labeling regulations if required during bid evaluation
- EMD/Value: Not disclosed in available tender data; bidders should prepare standard bid security expectations per local procurement rules
- Key differentiator: 25% quantity/duration flex at contract issue
- Documentation expectations: Align with generic government water supply tenders; await further clarification
Terms, Conditions & Eligibility
- Option Clause: Contract quantity or duration may be increased up to 25% at the time of contract issue; post-issue, same cap applies
- EMD/Financials: Not specified in current data; bidders should be ready to submit standard bid security per governing guidelines
- Delivery/Performance: No explicit delivery timelines provided; expect standard framework for water supply contracts
- Documentation: Prepare typical GST/PAN, experience certificates, financial statements, and OEM authorizations as applicable; await detailed terms
- Warranty/Penalties: Not specified; review post-bid clarifications for LD or warranty terms
- Eligibility: All bidders should monitor tender clarifications for location-specific requirements and compliance with government supply standards
