Tender Overview
Rural Development And Panchayat Raj Department, Maharashtra invites bids for the Drinking Water ATM / Water Vending Machine Version 2 under the Q3 category. The tender outlines a flexible quantity framework allowing up to 25% increases during contract execution, with delivery timelines linked to the last delivery order date and a minimum extension of 30 days. The procurement context centers on potable water vending solutions for rural districts, emphasizing install-ready, maintenance-ready units and adherence to local supply needs. The BOQ currently shows 0 items, indicating scope details may follow or be defined in an ensuing amendment. This opportunity requires bidders to align with the option clause and provide compliant technology for water purification and vending in Maharashtra.
Technical Specifications & Requirements
- Category: Capacity / Type / Water Source / Outlet Water Quality
- Purification Capacity of Water ATM (LPH) (as provided in tender data)
- Product type: Drinking water vending machine aligned with Version 2 standards
- No BOQ itemization available at present; emphasis on purification capability and unit reliability
- Potentially requires hardware capable of municipal-grade water dispensing, with consistent flow rates and user-friendly interfaces
- Any brand/OEM requirements or ISI/ISO certifications are not explicitly stated in the data; bidders should verify compatibility with local norms and water quality standards.
Terms, Conditions & Eligibility
- Option Clause: Purchaser may increase or decrease quantity up to 25% of bid/contract quantity at placement and during the currency at contracted rates
- Delivery time extension uses formula: ((Increased quantity รท Original quantity) ร Original delivery period), with a minimum 30 days; extension may be capped to the original delivery period
- Delivery period calculations commence from the last date of the original delivery order
- All bidders must comply with the option clause and demonstrate capability to adjust quantities within the stated limits
