UP Jal Nigam Floats ₹6.23 Crore Tender for Ghaziabad Water Supply Scheme
Introduction
In a significant move aimed at bolstering urban water infrastructure in Uttar Pradesh, the Uttar Pradesh Jal Nigam (UPJN) has issued a tender valued at ₹6.23 crore for the operation and maintenance of major water supply components under the 50 Cusec Water Supply Scheme in Pratap Vihar, Ghaziabad, on June 19.
This ambitious project encompasses comprehensive oversight of a 120 MLD Water Treatment Plant (WTP), primary treatment works, raw and clear water conveyance mains, horticultural landscaping, and the supply of critical consumables. The initiative underscores the state government’s continued focus on ensuring reliable access to treated water and the sustainable upkeep of utility infrastructure in one of western Uttar Pradesh’s key urban centres.
Scope and Technical Requirements
The work to be tendered includes the full operation and maintenance of WTP facilities, pipe networks with diameters of 1000mm or greater over distances exceeding 500 metres (PSC/MS), as well as the cultivation and care of landscaped spaces covering no less than 32,000 square metres. The scope reflects an integrated approach to water infrastructure, combining engineering, horticulture, and logistics under a single contracting umbrella.
Applicants must demonstrate substantial technical experience, such as prior completion of one work of 72 MLD capacity, or two of 48 MLD, or three of 36 MLD, each sustained for a minimum of one continuous year. In addition, evidence of equivalent financial turnovers and execution of similar works valued at 30%, 40%, or 60% of the current tender estimate must be submitted. All qualifying works must have been completed within the last decade.
Eligibility and JV Provisions:
- Bid Capacity:
At the time of bidding, the JV must have an available bid capacity greater than the estimated cost of the work. - Bid Capacity Formula:
Assessed Bid Capacity = (2 × A × N) / B
A = Highest turnover in the last 5 years (adjusted to current value)
N = Project duration in years
B = Current commitments during the project period
- Bid Capacity per Member:
Each JV member’s bid capacity must match their share in the JV. The total bid capacity of the JV must meet or exceed the required capacity. - Debarment Status:
None of the JV members should be blacklisted or debarred by UP Jal Nigam (Urban), any government department, or PSU in any capacity. - Government Employees:
Retired engineers or officers from the government/UP Jal Nigam cannot work as contractors for 2 years after retirement without the UP Government’s permission. - Experience (Last 10 Years):
The JV must have successfully operated and maintained similar works in the last 10 years. - Similar Work Includes:
The scope of similar work experience required includes the operation and maintenance of Water Treatment Plants (WTP), which involves ensuring the continuous and efficient functioning of systems that treat raw water to make it safe for consumption. It also covers primary treatment works, referring to the initial processes that remove large particles and sediments from raw water before further treatment. Additionally, the experience should include handling raw and clear water conveyance mains and associated infrastructure, which entails the management and upkeep of pipelines and facilities used for transporting untreated and treated water across different stages of the supply system. - Financial Records:
Each member must provide audited balance sheets and profit & loss accounts for the past 5 years. - Performance Certificates:
Must be clear and certified by an officer not below the Executive Engineer/Project Manager. - Litigation Status:
Submit an affidavit declaring no criminal cases are pending against any JV member’s proprietor, partner, or director. - Earnest Money Deposit (EMD):
EMD must be submitted along with proof of deposit. - Bank Guarantee:
May be required; must be verifiable and encashable at a branch in the project office’s city. - General Firm Info:
Each JV partner must submit a general information form with firm details. - Power of Attorney:
Submit a Power of Attorney authorising the bid signatory. - Bid Validity Affidavit:
Submit an affidavit confirming the bid will remain valid for at least 120 days from the tender opening date. - Technical Experience:
Both JV members must have a minimum of 30 years of relevant technical experience. - One Participation Rule:
A member cannot be part of more than one JV or apply individually for the same tender. - Tender in JV Name:
The tender form must be submitted in the name of the JV Consortium only. - Performance Guarantee:
A single Performance Guarantee must be submitted in the JV Consortium’s name. - Joint Liability:
All JV members will be jointly and severally liable for executing the project.
How to Apply
Prospective bidders must access detailed tender documents via the official e-procurement platform. Key submission requirements include:
- Audited financial statements for the past five fiscal years,
- Certified proof of relevant work experience and performance,
- Affidavits regarding litigation history and criminal record (if any),
- Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) of ₹10,00,000, and
- Non-refundable document procurement cost of ₹23,600.
The bid submission deadline is 14 July 2025, while technical bid opening is scheduled for 18 June 2025, a rare reversal in sequencing likely intended for early scrutiny of preliminary eligibility documents.
Transparency and Accountability Measures
In an era of heightened public scrutiny and increasing demand for governance accountability, this tender reiterates UPJN’s emphasis on clean procurement practices. It mandates power of attorney documentation, validity affidavits ensuring bid integrity for 120 days, and certified bank guarantees. The documentation must be supplied on behalf of the JV entity rather than individual partners.
Furthermore, the requirement that JV partners possess at least 30 years of technical experience reinforces a drive towards long-term sectoral expertise over transactional bidding.
Conclusion
UP Jal Nigam reaffirmed its commitment to expanding and maintaining high-capacity urban water systems through transparent, performance-driven contracting. The emphasis on stringent eligibility, robust technical criteria, and multi-dimensional accountability mechanisms reflects the agency’s resolve to entrust critical infrastructure only to experienced and financially capable entities. As the urban sprawl of Ghaziabad continues to grow, this project is poised to serve as a model for integrated water infrastructure management, combining engineering precision, environmental stewardship, and administrative integrity.
Moreover, by including explicit horticultural and conveyance works alongside core WTP operations, the initiative reflects a more holistic approach to civic water systems, one that considers not just functionality, but the liveability and ecological harmony of public spaces. The tender also underscores a broader policy direction towards leveraging public-private expertise through structured joint ventures that balance technical rigour with local accountability.
Overall, the successful execution of this contract could strengthen future infrastructure partnerships and signal a higher benchmark for procurement integrity across the urban services sector in Uttar Pradesh.
