[EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (EOI) FOR RUNNING OF (i) READY-TO-EAT (RTE), (ii) TRADITIONAL FOODS PRODUCTS AND (iii) BAKERY PRODUCTS PILOT PLANTS 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 pilot plants for Ready-to-Eat (RTE), Traditional Foods Products, and Bakery Products on a monthly license basis within the NIFTEM campus located in Kundli, Sonepat. This tender is categorized under services and is an open tender, inviting various bidders to participate.

Scope / Work

Bidders are required to submit their proposals for running the pilot plants as specified in the EOI. The work involves managing the production of RTE, traditional foods, and bakery products. Bidders must demonstrate relevant experience and provide documentation as outlined in the EOI. The contract will be for a period of 365 days, with a bid validity of 180 days. A pre-bid meeting is scheduled for 18-May-2026, which is an opportunity for bidders to seek clarifications regarding the tender.

Fees & EMD

The tender fee is set at ₹590, payable offline to NIFTEM at Kundli. Exemption for the tender fee is allowed. Additionally, an Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) of ₹300,000 is required, also payable to NIFTEM at Kundli, with exemptions permitted. Bidders should ensure they include the EMD and tender fee documentation in their submissions.

Key dates

• Published Date: 05-May-2026 10:57 AM
• Bid Submission Start Date: 15-May-2026 04:00 PM
• Bid Submission End Date: 25-May-2026 02:00 PM
• Bid Opening Date: 26-May-2026 03:00 PM
• Document Download Start Date: 05-May-2026 02:00 PM
• Document Download End Date: 25-May-2026 02:00 PM
• Clarification Start Date: 05-May-2026 02:00 PM
• Clarification End Date: 12-May-2026 10:57 AM

Bidders should adhere to these timelines to ensure their proposals are considered.