--- title: "Kerala Water Authority water-meter manufacturer empanelment" canonical: "https://zephior.com/tenders/c02e7e7b-ef9a-4cf4-8725-bce77f0bb2d6/tender-c02e7e7b" last-updated: 2026-10-18T00:21:38.478195+00:00 --- # Kerala Water Authority water-meter manufacturer empanelment KWA invites water-meter manufacturers to apply for empanelment for its water supply projects. The portal lists a 730-day panel period and 120-day bid validity; tender value is not stated. The latest extension sets submission close at 28 October 2026 at 15:00 portal time. - Status: open - Country: IN - Buyer: Kerala Water Authority - Submission deadline: 2026-10-28 (date) - Original notice: https://etenders.kerala.gov.in/nicgep/app?component=%24DirectLink&page=FrontEndListTendersbyDate&service=direct&session=T&sp=SRVRwr6BlR9HcpRLkm7EdnQ%3D%3D - Source checked: 2026-10-18T00:15:50.892238Z ## Source-backed public facts ```json { "id": "c02e7e7b-ef9a-4cf4-8725-bce77f0bb2d6", "revision": 3, "modifiedAt": "2026-10-18T00:21:38.478195+00:00", "sourceCheckedAt": "2026-10-18T00:15:50.892238Z", "stale": false, "url": "https://zephior.com/tenders/c02e7e7b-ef9a-4cf4-8725-bce77f0bb2d6/tender-c02e7e7b", "locale": "en", "title": "Kerala Water Authority water-meter manufacturer empanelment", "summary": "KWA invites water-meter manufacturers to apply for empanelment for its water supply projects. 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The portal lists a 730-day panel period and 120-day bid validity; tender value is not stated. 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Open Tender; empanelment form; services; one cover; online. Title and work description: EMPANELMENT OF MANUFACTURERS OF WATER-METERS IN VARIOUS WATER SUPPLY PROJECTS OF KWA. The listed submission documents include incorporation, PAN, GST, manufacturer licences, valid BIS and ISO certificates, FCRI certification within 1.5 years, product performance certificates, budgetary offer, undertaking and financial standings; annual turnover and profit/loss and balance sheets for 2020-21 through 2024-25 are also listed. Tender fee INR 2,500 plus INR 295 processing (18% GST included), total INR 2,795; fee exemption not allowed. Fixed EMD INR 5,000; exemption allowed. Tender value NA. Product category Miscellaneous Services. Bid validity 120 days; empanelment period 730 days. Location Jalabhavan Vellayambalam, PIN 695033. Published 5 October 2026 11:50 portal time. Submission start 5 October 2026 13:00, end 28 October 2026 15:00 portal time; clarification ends 22 October 2026 15:00. Opening 30 October 2026 15:00 portal time. Latest corrigendum title: Tender extension corrigendum, dated 17 October 2026. Tender inviting authority Chief Engineer HRD and General.", "language": "en", "source_ref": "kerala_detail#work-item-and-critical-dates" }, "updates": [ "On 17 October 2026, the authority issued a tender extension corrigendum. 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Reference KWA/HO/SP-06/2026-27/EMP-5/WM; tender ID 2026_KWA_876300_1. Open Tender; empanelment form; services; one cover; online. Title and work description: EMPANELMENT OF MANUFACTURERS OF WATER-METERS IN VARIOUS WATER SUPPLY PROJECTS OF KWA. The listed submission documents include incorporation, PAN, GST, manufacturer licences, valid BIS and ISO certificates, FCRI certification within 1.5 years, product performance certificates, budgetary offer, undertaking and financial standings; annual turnover and profit/loss and balance sheets for 2020-21 through 2024-25 are also listed. Tender fee INR 2,500 plus INR 295 processing (18% GST included), total INR 2,795; fee exemption not allowed. Fixed EMD INR 5,000; exemption allowed. Tender value NA. Product category Miscellaneous Services. Bid validity 120 days; empanelment period 730 days. Location Jalabhavan Vellayambalam, PIN 695033. Published 5 October 2026 11:50 portal time. 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