Irrigation Design And Research Board Facility Management Services Tender Alappuzha Kerala 2026

Tender Overview

The Irrigation Design And Research Board of the Kerala Irrigation Department invites a lump-sum facility management contract for the operation, maintenance, and installation of meteorological and rain gauge stations at locations within Alappuzha, Kerala. Estimated value is ₹200,000 with the contract covering supply and installation of instruments, while consumables are to be provided by the service provider and included in the contract cost. The procurement emphasizes a single, comprehensive service arrangement that can scale via contract variation up to 50% as per terms, ensuring continuity of data collection and equipment uptime. The scope focuses on field-based monitoring infrastructure and related support, mandating clarity on deliverables, installation standards, and performance expectations to support rainfall and climate data reliability.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Service category: Lump-sum facility management for meteorological and rain gauge networks
• Deliverables: Supply and installation of instruments; consumables included in contract cost
• Location scope: Alappuzha district, Kerala; rain gauge stations and meteorological sensors
• Contract flexibility: Option to increase contract duration or quantity up to 50% with consent; scope adjustments allowed for lumpsum services
• Value indicator: Estimated contract value ₹200,000; no BOQ items listed; EMD not specified
• ATC notes: Governed by Buyer added terms including 50% variation allowance and scope increase potential
• Key emphasis: Continuous data acquisition and instrument reliability with coverage for installation and maintenance tasks

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD: Not specified in data; bidders should verify on portal per tender terms
• Delivery/Implementation: Lump-sum model; installation and commissioning within contract, with consumables included in cost
• Payment terms: Not specified; confirm schedule upon contract award
• Experience: No explicit years stated; bidders should demonstrate capacity for meteorological instrumentation maintenance
• Documents: GST, PAN, financials, technical bid, OEM authorizations likely required per standard T&C practices
• Penalties/LD: Not detailed; follow standard government procurement clauses and variation terms
• Special clauses: 50% scope/quantity variation permitted; contracts may be adjusted with service provider consent