Tender Overview
Organization: Employees Provident Fund Organisation (epfo) seeks procurement of packaged water bottle / packaged natural mineral water. Tender covers supply of drinking water in sealed bottles for specified locations (exact city/state not disclosed). No BOQ items documented; emphasis on supplier eligibility, manufacturer authorization, and compliant bid submission. The contract may allow quantity or duration adjustments; bidders must be prepared for revisions up to 25% or 50% as issued with the contract. Key differentiator is the requirement to attach OEM authorization and maintain bid integrity through mandatory certificates. This opportunity requires readiness to comply with standard procurement terms and potential quantity flexibility at award.
Technical Specifications & Requirements
- Product category: Packaged drinking water (bottled water) and natural mineral water.
- Delivery scope: Not specified in BOQ; bidders should anticipate supply to multiple EPFO locations.
- Standards & certifications: OEM authorization required; bids must include Manufacturer Authorization with supplier name, designation, address, email, and phone. Certificates demanded per bid documents and any ATC/Corrigendum.
- Bid conditions: Not under liquidation or bankruptcy; upload undertaking to confirm financial standing. Ensure all mandated certificates are included.
- Contract flexibility: Option to increase/decrease contract quantity or duration by 25% or 50% at issuance and post-issuance respectively. Bidders must accept revised terms.
- Documentation readiness: Prepare GST, PAN, experience certificates, financial statements, EMD (unspecified amount), and technical compliance certificates.
Terms, Conditions & Eligibility
- EMD and financial standing: Must demonstrate non-liquidation status; provide undertaking. Specific EMD amount not disclosed.
- Manufacturer Authorization: Mandatory where distributors/service providers bid; supply OEM contact details and Authorization Form.
- Documentation compliance: Failure to submit required certificates and documents may lead to bid rejection.
- Delivery & payment terms: Not specified; bidders should await detailed terms in the tender documents.
- Bid validity & variations: Quantities/duration may be adjusted up to 25% or 50% as per option clauses; bidders must agree to revised terms.
- Warranty & penalties: Not detailed in the available data; confirm during bid submission.