Pre-Qualification Criteria
Tender Summary for SkillCouncils.com
The Rural Drinking Water & Sanitation Department, Government of Karnataka, Kolar Division has issued KPP-Procurement Tender Notification No. 02/2026-27 dated 11.05.2026 for the supply of Field Test Kit (FTK) reagent kits and H2S vials for bacterial testing. The tender is intended to support Gram Panchayat-level water quality testing, including distribution of kits and training for PDOs to use the kits for water quality analysis.
The tender is open to eligible manufacturers and must be submitted through the Karnataka Public Procurement Portal: kppp.karnataka.gov.in.
Key Tender Details
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Particular
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Details
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Department
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Rural Drinking Water & Sanitation Department, Government of Karnataka
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Tendering Authority
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Executive Engineer, RDW&S Division, Kolar
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Tender Notification No.
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02/2026-27
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Tender Date / Publishing Date
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11.05.2026
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Work Description
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Supply of FTK reagent kits and H2S vials for bacterial testing
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Estimated Tender Value
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₹8.81 lakh
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EMD
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₹23,000
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Submission Mode
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Online through Karnataka Public Procurement Portal
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Bid Upload Last Date
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26.05.2026, up to 5:30 PM
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Bid Opening Date
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29.05.2026, 11:00 AM
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Pre-Bid Meeting
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Not mentioned in the document
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Tender Fee
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Not mentioned in the document
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Contract / Supply Timeline
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Supply within 15 days from the date of issue of supply order
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Supply Period Note
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Supply orders may be issued at different intervals throughout one year, based on requirement
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Scope of Work
The selected bidder will be responsible for the supply of reagents kits for water quality testing using Field Test Kits (FTK) and H2S vials for bacterial testing. The work also includes distribution of the kits to Gram Panchayats and training PDOs to use the kits for water quality analysis at the GP level.
Items Required
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Sl. No.
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Item
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Quantity
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Description
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1
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FTK Reagent Kits for water quality testing
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330 Nos.
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Each kit should contain reagents for 10 parameters and must be suitable for at least 100 samples per kit
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2
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H2S Vials for bacterial testing
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20,316 Nos.
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For Anganwadis, schools and drinking water sources
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Parameters Covered in FTK Kits
The reagent kits should cover the following 10 water quality testing parameters:
- Fluoride
- Nitrate
- Iron
- Total Hardness
- Chloride
- pH
- RFC
- Total Alkalinity
- Turbidity
- Bacteria
Pre-Qualification / Eligibility Criteria
Only manufacturers engaged in supplying reagent kits for water quality testing using FTK and H2S vials are eligible to participate.
Bidders must submit documentary proof of:
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Criteria
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Requirement
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Manufacturer Status
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Bidder must be a manufacturer of FTK reagent kits and H2S vials
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NABL Certification
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Manufacturer must produce a certificate obtained from NABL
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Similar Supply Experience
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Bidder must provide proof of supplying at least 50% of similar chemicals/reagents to Government organisations
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Tax Compliance
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Income Tax Returns for FY 2023-24, 2024-25 and 2025-26 must be uploaded
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Financial Capacity
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Turnover should not be less than twice the amount put to tender in any two years among the above financial years
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Financial Criteria
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Requirement
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Details
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Minimum Average Annual Turnover
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Average annual turnover is not specifically mentioned. However, the bidder must have turnover of at least twice the tender value in any two of the three financial years: 2023-24, 2024-25 and 2025-26
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Estimated Tender Value
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₹8.81 lakh
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Indicative Minimum Turnover Threshold
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₹17.62 lakh in any two of the specified three financial years
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Net Worth Requirement
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Not mentioned in the tender document
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Minimum Experience
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Supply of at least 50% of similar type chemicals/reagents to Government organisations
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Submission Mode
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Online
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EMD Exemption
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Not mentioned in the tender document
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Tender Fee
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Not mentioned in the tender document
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EMD
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₹23,000
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Performance Security
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Successful bidder must pledge 5% of the total amount as performance security before agreement
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Tender Fee and EMD
The document specifies an Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) of ₹23,000. The tender fee is not mentioned in the uploaded notification. Bidders should verify the exact tender fee, if applicable, on the Karnataka Public Procurement Portal before submission.
Submission Guidelines
Bidders must submit their bids through the e-procurement mode only on the Karnataka Public Procurement Portal.
Important Submission Points
Bid documents must be uploaded online through kppp.karnataka.gov.in.
- Relevant manufacturing documents for FTK and H2S vials must be uploaded.
- NABL certificate must be submitted.
- Proof of similar supplies to Government organisations must be uploaded.
- Income Tax Returns for FY 2023-24, FY 2024-25 and FY 2025-26 must be uploaded.
- Rates quoted must be inclusive of GST and all applicable taxes.
- The successful bidder must submit 5% performance security before signing the agreement.
Important Dates
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Event
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Date
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Time
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Tender Published / Document Download Start
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11.05.2026
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5:30 PM
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Last Date for Bid Upload
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26.05.2026
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5:30 PM
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Bid Opening Date
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29.05.2026
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11:00 AM
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Pre-Bid Meeting
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Not mentioned
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Not mentioned
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- Document Checklist for Bidders
- Bidders should keep the following documents ready before submitting the tender:
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Sl. No.
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Document
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1
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Manufacturer registration / proof of manufacturing of FTK reagent kits and H2S vials
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NABL certificate
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Proof of supplying similar chemicals/reagents to Government organisations
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Income Tax Return for FY 2023-24
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Income Tax Return for FY 2024-25
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Income Tax Return for FY 2025-26
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Turnover proof / audited financial statements supporting eligibility
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8
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EMD payment proof of ₹23,000
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9
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Price bid / Schedule-B as per tender format
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10
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GST and tax-related details
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11
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Any additional documents required on the KPPP portal
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