Automatic Peeling Machine Supply for Kerala Cashew Processing

Work Description - Supply Of Automatic Peeling Machine

The Kerala State Cashew Development Corporation Ltd, a State Government undertaking, invites eligible bidders to participate in an Open Tender for the "SUPPLY OF AUTOMATIC PEELING MACHINE." This tender, identified by Reference Number CDC/MS/Automatic Peeling Machine/2026 (Tender ID: 2026_KSCDC_862538_1), is categorized under Goods, specifically Equipments/Electrical Goods. The work involves the supply of the specified machinery to KSCDC HO, Kollam, with a projected period of work spanning 30 days from the contract award. Key dates for prospective bidders include: the tender was ePublished on 25-Jul-2026 at 04:15 PM. Document download and clarification commenced on 25-Jul-2026 at 04:15 PM, with the clarification end date set for 05-Aug-2026 at 04:30 PM. Bids can be submitted starting from 25-Jul-2026 at 04:25 PM, and the final submission deadline is 05-Aug-2026 at 05:00 PM. The bid opening is scheduled for 07-Aug-2026 at 10:30 AM at KSCDC HO. Bids will remain valid for 90 days. A non-refundable Tender Fee of ₹1,870 (inclusive of processing fee and GST) is required. An Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) of ₹15,000 is also mandated, though EMD exemption is allowed for eligible bidders. The bidding process involves a two-cover system: Cover 1 (Technical) requires submission of documents such as NIT, specifications, GST registration, PAN details, communication details, and any annexures, while Cover 2 (Finance) is for the Price Bid. The Tender Inviting Authority is the MD, KSCDC, located at KSCDC, Mundakkal, Kollam. Prospective bidders are advised to refer to the comprehensive tender documents, including Tendernotice_1.pdf and BOQ_1458841.xls, for detailed requirements and specifications.