[EXPRESSION OF INTEREST FOR ENGAGEMENT OF FIRM FOR SETTING UP TURMERIC PROCESSING PLANT AT PILOT PLANT OF NIFTEM, KUNDLI SONEPAT, HARYANA] open

Overview

The National Institute of Food Technology Entrepreneurship and Management (NIFTEM) has issued an Expression of Interest (EOI) for the engagement of a firm to set up a turmeric processing plant at its pilot facility located in Kundli, Sonepat, Haryana. This is an open tender, and interested bidders are encouraged to review the requirements carefully.

Scope / Work

The primary objective is to establish a turmeric processing plant, which falls under the category of miscellaneous works. Bidders must prepare to submit their qualifications and experience as part of the EOI process. The work is expected to be completed within 365 days from the commencement date. A pre-bid meeting is scheduled for May 5, 2026, at 11:00 AM at the NIFTEM premises, which bidders should attend to clarify any doubts regarding the tender.

Fees & EMD

Bidders are required to pay a tender fee of ₹590, which is payable offline to NIFTEM at Kundli. Additionally, an Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) of ₹200,000 is mandatory, also payable to NIFTEM at the same location. Both the tender fee and EMD exemptions are allowed under specified conditions. Bidders should ensure they have the necessary documentation ready, including proof of fee payment and EMD, as part of their submission.

Key dates

• Published Date: April 28, 2026, 05:00 PM
• Bid Submission Start Date: May 8, 2026, 04:00 PM
• Bid Submission End Date: May 19, 2026, 02:00 PM
• Bid Opening Date: May 20, 2026, 03:00 PM
• Document Download Start Date: April 28, 2026, 05:00 PM
• Document Download End Date: May 19, 2026, 02:00 PM
• Clarification Start Date: April 28, 2026, 05:00 PM
• Clarification End Date: May 5, 2026, 11:00 AM

Bidders should adhere strictly to these timelines to ensure their participation in the tender process.