Drinking Water ATM / Water Vending Machine (Version 2)
Sitamarhi District Panchayats
SITAMARHI, BIHAR
Posted:
8 April 2025
Closed:
18 April 2025
GEM
Tender Overview
The Darbhanga District Panchayats under the Department of Panchayati Raj invites bids for the procurement of a Drinking Water ATM / Water Vending Machine (Version 2) in the state of Bihar. The tender outlines an option to increase or decrease the bid quantity by up to 25%, with corresponding delivery period adjustments. Bidders must consider GST implications and provide Manufacturer Authorization if submitting via authorized distributors. The contract emphasizes supplier liability, non-assignment, and termination conditions if delivery or performance falters. No BOQ items are listed, signaling a potentially compact procurement with emphasis on compliance and reliability. Unique terms include a calculated extension for extended delivery periods and joint/several liability for subcontractors when used. The tender’s scope centers on reliable water vending equipment meeting regulatory compliance and timely delivery. The opportunity is location-specific for Darbhanga district, with procurement governed by the Buyer’s terms.
Technical Specifications & Requirements
- Product/service: Drinking Water ATM / Water Vending Machine (Version 2) for Q3 cycle; no detailed technical specs provided in the available data.
- Quantity flexibility: +/- 25% during order placement and currency of contract; delivery period adjusts proportionally, minimum 30 days.
- GST considerations: Bidder bears GST applicability; reimbursement as per actuals or applicable rate (whichever is lower).
- Manufacturer Authorization: OEM/Original Service Provider authorized forms required for distributors.
- Liability: Seller remains jointly liable with sub-contractors or assignees for contract performance.
- Termination triggers: Non-compliance, delivery failure, insolvency, or liquidation events may trigger termination.
- While no explicit product standards are listed, tender emphasizes compliance, reliability, and timely delivery with standard contractual protections.
Terms, Conditions & Eligibility
- EMD: Not specified in the available data; bidders should anticipate standard EMD norms per tendering authority.
- Delivery terms: Delivery period to start from the last date of the original delivery order; option-driven extensions governed by the quantity extension formula.
- Payment terms: GST applied by bidder; reimbursement as per actuals or applicable rate; no fixed percentage of advance mentioned.
- Manufacturer authorization: Required when bidding via authorized distributors; include OEM details in bid.
- Assignment/sub-contracting: Prohibited without prior written consent; joint and several liability remains with seller.
- Termination: Purchaser may terminate for non-compliance, delivery failures, insolvency, or bankruptcy.
- Documentation: Submit GST registration, PAN, experience, financials, EMD (if applicable), OEM authorization, and technical compliance certificates where required.
- Other: No BOQ items listed; emphasis on compliance, delivery, and risk management.
