Tender Title: Drinking Water ATM / Water Vending Machine (Version 2)

Reference Number: GEM/2025/B/6176104

Issuing Authority/Department

This tender is issued by the Rural Development Department Bihar, which is responsible for the enhancement of infrastructure and services to improve rural living standards.

Scope of Work and Objectives

The purpose of this tender is to procure Drinking Water ATMs or Water Vending Machines (Version 2) aimed at providing accessible and clean drinking water in rural areas of Bihar. The objective is to ensure that communities are equipped with reliable and efficient water dispensing units that cater to the drinking water needs while reducing the burden on local resources. The ultimate goal is to promote public health and wellness by improving access to safe drinking water.

Eligibility Criteria

Interested bidders must meet the following eligibility criteria:

1. Registrations: The bidder should be a legally registered entity in India.
2. Experience: Proven experience in designing, manufacturing, and/or implementing Water Vending Machines.
3. Financial Stability: The bidder needs to demonstrate the financial ability to undertake the project, including previous revenue records and company assets.

Technical Requirements

Bidders must ensure that the proposed Water Vending Machines comply with the specified technical standards. Technical specifications include:

• The machine should be equipped with efficient water purification technologies.
• Should have user-friendly interfaces for easy operation.
• Machines should comply with environmental regulations and public health standards.

Financial Requirements

Bidders are required to present a detailed financial proposal that includes a breakdown of costs associated with the supply, installation, and maintenance of the water vending machines. This proposal must adhere to budgetary guidelines stipulated in the tender document.

Document Submission Details

All bids must be submitted electronically through the designated e-procurement platform. Required documents include:

• Compliance certificates
• Technical proposal
• Financial proposal
• Any additional documents specified in the tender guidelines.

Special Provisions

There are special provisions for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSEs) and startups. Eligible MSEs will enjoy benefits such as exemption from earnest money deposits (EMD) and priority in evaluation processes, thus encouraging greater participation from smaller enterprises.

Evaluation Process

The selection will be carried out through a comprehensive evaluation process that includes:

1. Preliminary scrutiny of submitted documents.
2. Technical qualification evaluation.
3. Financial evaluation based on the proposed costs.
4. Post-qualification interviews, if required.

Bidders must meet both technical and financial thresholds to be considered for further evaluation.

Delivery Locations

The delivery locations for the Water Vending Machines will be specified upon contract award to ensure that all equipment is distributed according to the needs of the designated rural areas.

Contact Information

For any inquiries, it is suggested that interested parties consult the official Rural Development Department Bihar contact resources. Detailed inquiries should be directed through the appropriate channels provided in the official tender publication.