Prerendering activities, Survey, Budgeting, Vender finalization

Pre-tendering activities take place before the tendering process. SAPL offers activities including:

• Preparing tender drawings: Creating drawings that illustrate the project.
• Preparing a scope of work: Defining the work that needs to be done.
• Estimating costs: Calculating the cost of the project.
• Site survey: Visiting the site to assess it.
• Pre-tender meetings: Clarifying any ambiguities in the tender documents.

The purpose of pre-tendering activities is to ensure all bidders have a clear understanding of the project requirements, reducing the risk of misinterpretation or incorrect assumptions in their proposals.

The tendering process includes the following steps: Publishing the NIT, bidders submitting bids, technical evaluation of bids, opening price bids of technically qualified bidders, and issuance of LOA.

The tender documents are legally binding and signed by all parties involved.

SAPL offers services such as identifying project tasks, estimating costs for each task, allocating resources, creating a detailed budget breakdown, regularly monitoring actual spending against the budget, adjusting as needed, and reporting on variances to the owner/client to ensure the project stays within financial constraints.

SAPL also provides contract negotiation, finalizing contract details, ensuring all deliverables and acceptance criteria are clearly defined, establishing communication channels for project management, and conducting a thorough review of the vendor’s capabilities and performance—essentially solidifying the partnership for successful project execution.

SAPL offers complete design, installation, testing, commissioning, operation, and maintenance of pumps, motors, control systems, and other equipment necessary to extract, treat, store, and distribute water. This includes power supply systems, pump station construction, piping systems, automation controls, monitoring systems, and associated electrical wiring and connections to ensure efficient water flow throughout the project.

Key Electrical and Mechanical Activities in a Drinking Water Project

Submersible Pumps: Selection, installation, and maintenance of submersible pumps in boreholes or wells to extract groundwater.

Pump Motor Selection: Choosing appropriate motor power and type based on water flow requirements.

Power Supply Lines: Laying electrical cables to the pump station from the grid.

Water Treatment Plant

• Treatment Process Pumps: Installation of pumps for various treatment stages like raw water pumps, chemical dosing pumps, filter pumps, and clear water pumps.
• Motor Control Centers (MCCs): Design and installation of MCCs to manage motor starting and control.
• Automation Systems: Integration of electrical control systems for automated operation, including level sensors, flow meters, and chemical dosage control.
• Emergency Power Backup: Installation of diesel generators for power outages.

Water Storage and Distribution

• Booster Pumps: Installation of pumps to increase water pressure in the distribution system.
• Elevated Tank Pumps: Pumps for transferring water to elevated storage tanks.
• Pipeline Control Valves: Electrically operated valves for regulating water flow.
• SCADA Systems: Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition systems to monitor and control water pressure and flow.

Other Important Considerations

• Lightning Protection: Installation of lightning arrestors to protect electrical equipment.
• Earthing Systems: Proper grounding to ensure safety and prevent electrical hazards.
• Maintenance Protocols: Developing routine maintenance schedules for electrical and mechanical equipment, including pump inspections, motor checks, and control system calibration.