Employees Provident Fund Organisation Water Packaged Drinking Water Tender Chennai Tamil Nadu 2026

Tender Overview

Organization: Employees Provident Fund Organisation (epfo) – location: CHENNAI, TAMIL NADU 600001. Procuring Packaged Drinking Water (bottled water) supply with unspecified quantity and value, under Make In India preference. Includes OEM authorization requirement and non-toxic product delivery terms. Contract terms allow quantity/duration adjustments up to 25%; sub-contracting requires Buyer consent. Unique local content mandates for class 1 local supplier and OEM verification. No BOQ items listed, signaling a framework purchase or placeholder listing with buy-sell intent.

• Focus on bottled water supply for EPFO premises
• Ensure Make In India compliance and OEM authorization
• Final quantity/value to be issued with contract
• 25% scope adjustment clause applies to lumpsum services
• Mandatory local content certificate and statutory audits for value > ₹10 Crore
• No explicit start/end dates or EMD details provided

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Product: Packaged Drinking Water / bottled water
• Standalone quality controls or standards not specified in tender text
• OEM authorization required for distributors, including name, designation, address, email, and phone number
• Non-toxic and harmless water, MSDS may be required for toxic materials (if any)
• Local supplier certification: Class 1 local supplier certificate for Make In India; local content percentage must be disclosed by OEM
• No BOQ items; no delivery schedule or installation scope described
• Purchase preference clauses for Make In India apply; value thresholds trigger auditor certification
• Documentation for compliance if vendor is non-OEM

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD/Deposit: Not specified in available data
• Make In India: Class 1 local supplier eligibility with minimum local content percentage; certificate from OEM required
• OEM Authorization: Required if bid submitted by an authorised distributor/service provider
• Contract Flexibility: Up to 25% quantity or duration adjustment allowed
• Sub-contracting: Requires prior written consent from buyer; joint liability remains with original seller
• Non-toxic products: Supplier to ensure health safety; MSDS may be provided for toxic materials
• Purchase Preference: Centre-based preferences for Make In India; micro and small enterprises may override if applicable