Water Meter Manufacturer Empanelment for Kerala Water Supply Projects

This tender, issued by the Kerala Water Authority (KWA) under the purview of the Chief Engineer, HRD and General, invites sealed bids for the empanelment of manufacturers of water meters for various water supply projects. The objective is to establish a panel of qualified suppliers to ensure the consistent and reliable procurement of water meters across KWA's operations. The tender, with reference number KWA/HO/SP-06/2026-27/EMP-5/WM and Tender ID 2026_KWA_876300_1, is an open tender process for services, specifically for miscellaneous services. Interested manufacturers are required to submit their bids online by the deadline of 17-Oct-2026, 03:00 PM, with the bid opening scheduled for 19-Oct-2026, 03:00 PM. The tender document download period commences on 05-Oct-2026, 01:00 PM, and concludes on 17-Oct-2026, 03:00 PM. A tender fee of ₹2,500 (plus 18% GST, totaling ₹2,795) is applicable, payable online. An Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) of ₹5,000 is also required, with the option for exemption through Bank Guarantee or Standing Order. The empanelment period for successful bidders is specified as 730 days. Prospective bidders must ensure they meet the pre-qualification criteria as outlined in the NIT, which includes providing a Certificate of Incorporation, GST Registration and PAN Card, relevant licenses, valid BIS and ISO certifications, FCRI certification within the last 1.5 years, performance certificates of supplied products, a budgetary offer, and an undertaking with financial standings. Further details regarding the submission process, technical evaluation, and other contractual obligations are detailed within the comprehensive tender documents, including general conditions of e-tendering and the specific NIT for water meter empanelment.