RO Plant Tenders in India: A Comprehensive Overview and Analysis

Introduction: As RO (reverse osmosis) plants and water purifiers are highly procured for both industrial purposes and drinking purposes. The government agencies and PSUs in India advertise many tenders to procure RO plants and water purifiers to provide basic needs for the public and for enhancing the infrastructure. These tenders are procured to install RO plants in hospitals, schools, colleges, residential areas, office premises, and hostels. These RO plant tenders are procured by various government agencies like CPWD, Indian Army, the Department of Defence, and the education department. 

Yearly analysis: This study analyzes the procurement of RO plant supply and installation tenders by the government agencies in India. A total of 4487 RO plant tenders were advertised by around 540 government agencies. Among these agencies Zila Parishad, Indian Army, Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Department were the top three ranking agencies. For instance, Zilla Parishad in West Bengal issued a tender for supply and installation of aquaguard at office block and installation and commissioning of solar based community drinking water at Bhabanipur ICDS. Whereas the Indian Army in Telangana published a tender for potable water purification system reverse osmosis or UV based purification system.

State-wise analysis: These total RO plant tenders were published across various states in India. Among these tenders, Maharashtra, West Bengal, and Uttar Pradesh were the top three key buying states. For example, the government agencies in Maharashtra issued around 863 tenders like RDD-CEO-Osmanabad issued a tender for installation of a water purification unit (R.O) of 250 LPH capacity at. Naigaon. The District Magistrate Cooch Behar in West Bengal advertised a tender for installation of solar safe drinking water near Harimandir first phase primary school under Unishbisha G.P. The Department of Defence Production in Uttar Pradesh issued a tender for potable water purification system reverse osmosis or UV based.

Procurement for drinking water: Around 350 water purifier tenders were procured by the government agencies for providing drinking water facilities to the public. For instance, Public Works Region in Maharashtra issues a tender for arrangement to the drinking water and water purifier system at Semana Devasthan Gadchiroli, Tehsil and District Gadchiroli. Similarly, Life Insurance Corporation of India in Jharkhand issued a tender for potable water purification system Reverse Osmosis or UV based. The Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Department in Karnataka issued a tender for providing a pure drinking water unit at Vijaya Vidyalaya Church in Kalaburagi.

Procurement of RO system for industrial purposes: A significant number of tenders were published for procuring water purifiers for industrial purposes. For instance, the Indian Army in Goa issued a tender for RO Plant 500 LPH industrial RO plant water purifier system. Similarly, the Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited in Odisha advertised a tender for installing RO plant. Institute for Stem Cell Biology and Regenerative Medicine (inStem) in Karnataka published a tender for SITC of an industrial RO water plant.

Procurement in healthcare sectors: RO plants were highly procured by the healthcare sectors for drinking water and various other medical related purposes. For example, Directorate of Municipal Administration in Karnataka issued a tender for supply of RO purifier with storage tank hot water dispensing RO unit to SNR Hospital Maternity home Kolar.Tamilnadu Medical Services Corporation published a tender for supply and installation of haemodialysis system and reverse osmosis water purification system to three tertiary care hospitals at Govt. Rajaji Hospital, Madurai, Govt. Kilpauk Medical College Hospital, Chennai, and Govt. Coimbatore MCH. TSMSIDC in Telangana published a tender for providing R.O system & water dispenser for HUB (Diagnostic Center) in Govt. General Hospital at Nalgonda District. Vasai Virar City Municipal Corporation in Maharashtra advertised a tender for yearly maintenance of RO water purifier for dialysis and drinking purpose and water cooler of Tulinj city hospital and yearly maintenance of RO of sarvodaya hospital and Manila mata Balsangopan hospital ward B in VVCMC area.

Procurement in education department: Likewise, the education sector also advertised several tender for procuring RO plant for providing drinking water facilities for students in schools, colleges, universities, and hostels. For example, the Department of Higher Education in Kerala issued a tender for potable water purification system reverse osmosis or UV based. Whereas, the Chandigarh Education Department advertised a tender for portable water purification system deionization based. The Department of Higher Education in Tripura published a tender for a portable water purification system Reverse Osmosis or UV based, equipment for iron and arsenic and fluoride removal from groundwater. Similarly, Swami Ramanand Teerth Marathwada University Nanded in Maharashtra issued a tender for supply of RO water filter machine for the university hostel (boys/girls).

State government departments and municipalities: The state government departments and municipalities procure these RO plant tenders in a significant number for installing RO plants in various public places like markets, temples, bus stops, court complexes, and parks. For instance, the municipalities in Andhra Pradesh issued a tender for installing R.O plant at aew vegetable market. The Directorate of Municipal Administration in Karnataka published a tender for construction of R.O. plant shed at ward no 11 Halehooda near Gramadevata temple and ward no-1 Chinchali cross. The Department of Local Government in Punjab published a tender for installation of RO and water cooler in the court complex.

Repair and maintenance: These RO plant tenders were not only procured to supply and install a new RO plant. But also some of these tenders were procured for repairing and maintenance services. For instance, the Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion in Delhi published a tender for repair and overhauling service for potable water purification system Reverse Osmosis or UV based. Indian army in Jammu and Kashmir issued a tender for repair of water dispenser, repair of RO water purifier of various capacities like 8ltr, 25ltr,  and repair of heat king.

Estimation: Many RO plant tenders were published without mentioning the estimation value. But still there were a few tenders with specified estimated cost. Estimation values vary from 10000 to 100 crore. For instance, Tirumala Tirupathi Devasthanams in Andhra Pradesh published a tender supply and fixing of 500 LPH RO water plant to Sri Kodanda Rama Swamy EM high school TTD Tirupati with an estimation value of 13 thousand.Odisha State Medical Corporation Ltd issued a tender worth 116.49 crore for providing reverse osmosis water plant. Water Supply and sanitation in Punjab published a tender for an estimation value for providing and fixing of individual household RO water purifiers UV capacity of minimum 10-15 LPH luding testing and commissioning along with RO Tap connector complete in all respects including 1 year warranty in 15 different Quality affected.

Live analysis:

As of May 15, 2024 there were 57 RO plant supply and installation tenders across various states in India. Among these tenders, Tamil Nadu and Delhi were ranking the top positions with 10 tenders each, followed by Maharashtra with 9 tenders, West Bengal with 8 tenders. Gujarat and Uttar Pradesh have 7 tenders each and Karnataka has 6 tenders. 

Conclusion: As the above analysis shows the significant demand for the RO plant to provide purified water for drinking and industrial purposes. These RO plants are procured by the government agencies for enhancing the drinking water facilities at schools, hospitals, bus stands, and at various public places. The manufacturers and distributors of RO plants are recommended to actively monitor the tender announcements and participate in the relevant tenders to grab the future business opportunities.