Cassava Processing and Snack Production Machinery Procurement for Agricultural Research

The Department of Agricultural Research and Education (DARE), under the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, through the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) - CTCRI Thiruvananthapuram, hereby invites bids for the procurement of a comprehensive suite of food processing machinery. This tender, identified by Bid Number GEM/2026/B/8078854, opens on 25-09-2026 at 12:11 PM and closes on 16-10-2026 at 1:00 PM. The requirement encompasses a total quantity of 15 units across a diverse range of equipment essential for cassava processing and snack production. Key items include Cassava Slicing Machines (both tilting type batch fryer compatible and finger fries type), a Pulverizer, a Flour Sifter, a Ribbon type dry flour blender, a Dough Kneader, a Fried Snacks Food Maker, an Oil Remover Machine, a Vermicelli or Pasta Making Machine, a Steaming Unit, and a Dehydrator with trays. Additionally, the procurement extends to precision weighing instruments, specifically a High Range Weighing Scale and a High Range Weighing Balance, along with a Band Sealer equipped with nitrogen flushing and a cylinder. This acquisition is vital for enhancing the research and development capabilities of ICAR-CTCRI Thiruvananthapuram in the areas of agricultural product processing and value addition.