RFQ - for Supply of Low Flow Faucet Suitable for PWSS at Simri, Dist.-Buxar

Request for Quotation (RFQ) for Supply of Low Flow Faucet Suitable for PWSS at Simri, Dist.-Buxar.

Introduction

Jal Seva Charitable Foundation (JSCF) is a not-for-profit organization registered in India under Chapter 8 of the Companies Act, 2013. It operates as an associate member of WaterAid International and uses the ‘WaterAid’ brand in India. WaterAid India is dedicated to improving access to clean water, proper sanitation and good hygiene across the country. The organization addresses critical challenges such as water scarcity, inadequate sanitation and poor hygiene practices affecting millions of people nationwide.

WaterAid India's country office is headquartered in New Delhi, with regional offices in Bengaluru, Bhopal, Bhubaneswar, Hyderabad, Lucknow, Raipur and Patna. Currently, WaterAid India operates in more than 11 states with district and block-level teams actively engaged in urban and rural intervention. For more details, please visit: https://www.wateraid.org/in/

Project Background

Since 2013, WaterAid has invested significantly across India to improve the lives of marginalized communities by strengthening WASH services. In Bihar targeted interventions have focused on addressing critical gaps in water supply, Gray and Black water Management and service delivery.

The project seeks to:

The project aims to introduce low-flow faucets in rural water supply schemes to reduce water wastage while ensuring adequate service delivery.

The project seeks to procure low-flow faucets for installation in Pipe Water Supply Schemes to promote water conservation and improve water-use efficiency.

Objective of the RFQ

The objective of this RFQ is to invite quotations from eligible vendors/suppliers for the procurement of:

Low Flow Faucet

The selected vendor will be responsible for,

1. Supply of Low Flow Faucet

Supply of 3,000 Nos. of 15 mm nominal size low-flow faucets/taps, BIS/ISI marked , suitable for potable water supply, with PTMT body and corrosion-resistant. The faucet shall be provided with an integrated low-flow aerator/flow regulator capable of limiting the water discharge to a maximum of 4 L/min under the specified operating conditions. The faucet shall be Supplied in male-threaded / female-threaded inlet configuration, as required to suit the existing site connection. Female-threaded type faucet shall be supplied complete with suitable 15 mm male-male threaded nipple. The faucet shall provide uniform and controlled water flow and shall be leak-proof during operation. The faucet shall be suitable for connection with the existing 15 mm water supply plumbing arrangement. The offered product shall be a standard commercially available product and shall be supplied complete with all integral components/accessories required for normal installation.

Supply of PTFE (Teflon) Thread Seal Tape, 100% virgin PTFE, white colour, 12 mm width × 10 m length per roll, thickness 0.075–0.10 mm, suitable for potable water supply and sealing of threaded pipe/faucet connections, complete as required.

Safe packing, transportation, unloading, and delivery of the low-flow faucets to the designated Pipe Water Supply Scheme (PWSS) locations as instructed by the Engineer-in-Charge.

Submission of Quotation

Interested vendors are invited to submit their quotations with the following details:

Company profile and legal documents (Registration, PAN, GST).

Technical proposal with compliance to specifications.

Financial quotation with itemized cost (supply, warranty).

Past project references and client testimonials.

Delivery timeline (from date of purchase order).

Deadline for Submission: 11 th October’2026

Mode of Submission : Soft copy via email to [ [contact details removed] ] and hard copy to [ To: State Programme Director, Jal Seva Charitable Foundation, H.No - 96, Second Floor, WaterAid, 1E, New Patliputra Colony, Patna – 800013 (Bihar)]

Evaluation Criteria

The contract shall be awarded to the technically qualified bidder quoting the lowest financial bid (L1).

Queries and Clarifications

For any queries regarding the RFQ, may contact: [contact details removed] with the subject line: “ RFQ for Supply of Low Flow Faucet, Buxar”Please note that no queries will be addressed after 11 th October 2026.

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Payment Terms: -

Payment shall be made against actual quantities supplied, inspected and accepted by the Employer, upon submission of the invoice and required supporting documents. No payment shall be made for rejected or defective materials.

For detailed information, please check the complete version of the RFQ attached below.