Supply, Installation, and Commissioning of Energy-Efficient Vertical Axial Flow Pumps for Paddy Field Dewatering in Kerala

The Department of Agriculture, a State Government and UT entity, is inviting sealed bids through an open tender process for the supply, installation, trial run, and commissioning of Vertical Axial Flow (Non-Submersible) pump sets. This procurement, under NABARD RIDF XXX, aims to replace existing petty para with energy-efficient pump sets for dewatering paddy fields in the Alappuzha, Kottayam, and Pathanamthit districts. The tender reference number is ADFW/9457/2023-TG-II, and the tender ID is 2026_AGRI_857793_2. The work is to be completed within 365 days. Bidders are required to submit two covers: Cover 1 for Technical Data Sheet, performance curves, spare parts and service charges schedule, AMC details, e-payment form, authorization letter, preliminary agreement, Form 14, proof of GST payment on tender fee, signed tender notice and special conditions, and experience certificates; and Cover 2 for the Bill of Quantities (BOQ). The Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) required is ₹9,80,500, with exemption allowed through BG/ST. The tender fee is ₹1,97,634, which includes GST. Bids will be received online from October 9, 2026, at 05:00 PM and must be submitted by October 24, 2026, at 05:00 PM. Bid opening is scheduled for October 26, 2026, at 12:00 PM at the Directorate of Agriculture, Vikas Bhavan, Thiruvananthapuram. The tender documents are available for download from October 7, 2026, at 05:00 PM until October 24, 2026, at 05:00 PM.