Rural Development Department Bihar Drinking Water ATM / Water Vending Machine Version 2 Tender 2025

Tender Overview

• Organization: Rural Development Department, Bihar. The procurement targets Drinking Water ATM / Water Vending Machine (Version 2) under the Q3 category for public water access. There is no listed total item count, but the scope encompasses water vending equipment installation and related fit-outs in rural areas of Bihar. A procurement emphasis is placed on local vendors, with needs aligning to water distribution through ATM-style vending.
• Key differentiators include a local vendor priority rule and a flexible option clause (up to 25% quantity adjustment during contract execution). The contract contemplates delivery timelines linked to original delivery orders and potential extension rules based on the option clause, with a minimum extension floor. The supplier must comply with the option-based delivery framework and related time calculations.
• This notice highlights materials handling, water tank installation, and RO/chiller fittings as part of the water vending infrastructure, indicating integration with on-site civil works and electrical fittings where required. No BOQ items are listed; emphasis is on meeting documented terms and ensuring compatibility with water supply standards for rural deployment.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Product/Service: Drinking Water ATM / Water Vending Machine (Version 2) with RO water treatment, water tank installation, and water chiller fittings.
• Experience: Minimum 3 years of experience in similar water infrastructure or equipment supply.
• Documentation: Past performance evidence, turnover certificates, and preference to local vendors. OEM authorizations or service capabilities for water vending technology may be required.
• Standards/Compliance: Not specified in the tender data; bidders should align with standard water sanitation equipment norms and local approval guidelines where applicable.
• Delivery Scope: Delivery as per original order with potential quantity adjustment up to 25%; delivery period calculations apply from the last date of the original delivery order.
• Anti-Corruption/Local Preference: Priority to local vendors as per tender terms; ensure compliance with local procurement rules and vendor registration requirements.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD/Financials: Not explicitly listed; bidders should prepare standard EMD and turnover documentation per local procurement norms.
• Delivery Timeline: Delivery commencement from the last date of the original delivery order; additional time formula: (Increase in quantity / Original quantity) × Original delivery period, minimum 30 days.
• Payment Terms: Not specified; assume standard government terms requiring milestone or COD as per contract; bidders should verify during bid submission.
• Documentation: Past performance, minimum 3 years of experience, turnover certificate, and local vendor preference documentation.
• Warranty/Support: Not specified; bidders should propose warranty terms and post-installation support if applicable.
• Miscellaneous: All bidders must comply with the option clause and related delivery time calculations; the purchaser may extend time to accommodate adjusted quantities.