NIFTEM Pilot Plant Operation: Fruits & Vegetable Processing Services

The National Institute of Food Technology Entrepreneurship and Management (NIFTEM), a Central Government Ministry/Department, is seeking Expressions of Interest (EOI) for the monthly license basis operation of its Fruits and Vegetable Processing Pilot Plant located at NIFTEM Kundli Soneapt, Haryana. This open tender opportunity, referenced as PP-13014/1/2026-RA/900/15, falls under the "Miscellaneous Services" product category, with a specific sub-category of "Running of Pilot Plant." The contract duration is anticipated to be 365 days, with a bid validity of 180 days. Prospective bidders are required to submit a tender fee of ₹590 and an Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) of ₹1,00,000, payable to NIFTEM. The tender documents will be available for download from October 12, 2026, at 04:00 PM, with the download window closing on November 2, 2026, at 02:00 PM. The submission of bids will commence on October 22, 2026, at 04:00 PM and must be completed by November 2, 2026, at 02:00 PM. A pre-bid meeting is scheduled for October 19, 2026, at 03:00 PM at the Purchase Division, NIFTEM Kundli Soneapt. The bid opening will take place on November 3, 2026, at 03:00 PM, also at the Purchase Division. The tender requires a two-cover submission system, with Cover 1 encompassing EOI fees, EMD, and relevant documents such as work experience and annual turnover, while Cover 2 will contain the financial bid (BOQ). Detailed tender documents, including the NIT and work item documents, are available for review.