[EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (EOI) FOR RUNNING OF FRUITS AND VEGETABLE PROCESSING PILOT PLANT ON MONTHLY LICENSE BASIS IN NIFTEM CAMPUS] open

Overview

The National Institute of Food Technology Entrepreneurship and Management (NIFTEM) has issued an Expression of Interest (EOI) for the operation of a Fruits and Vegetable Processing Pilot Plant on a monthly license basis within its campus located in Kundli, Sonepat. This is an open tender aimed at service providers interested in managing the pilot plant operations.

Scope / Work

Bidders are required to submit their proposals for running the Fruits and Vegetable Processing Pilot Plant. The contract is categorized under miscellaneous services, specifically focusing on the running of a pilot plant. The work period is set for 365 days, and bidders must ensure that their proposals comply with the requirements outlined in the EOI documentation. A pre-bid meeting is scheduled for May 12, 2026, at 3:00 PM at the NIFTEM campus, which provides an opportunity for bidders to seek clarifications.

Fees & EMD

• Tender Fee: ₹590, payable to NIFTEM at Kundli. Exemption for the tender fee is allowed.
• EMD (Earnest Money Deposit): ₹100,000, also payable to NIFTEM at Kundli. EMD exemption is permitted. Bidders should ensure that they have the necessary documentation to support any claims for exemption.

Key dates

• Published Date: May 5, 2026, at 2:00 PM
• Document Download Start Date: May 5, 2026, at 2:00 PM
• Document Download End Date: May 25, 2026, at 2:00 PM
• Clarification Start Date: May 5, 2026, at 2:00 PM
• Clarification End Date: May 12, 2026, at 3:00 PM
• Bid Submission Start Date: May 15, 2026, at 4:00 PM
• Bid Submission End Date: May 25, 2026, at 2:00 PM
• Bid Opening Date: May 26, 2026, at 3:00 PM

Bidders should pay close attention to these timelines to ensure compliance with submission requirements.