Purchase of Track Type Self-Propelled Mini Combine Harvesters

This tender, with reference number STRU/NFSM/HARVESTER/576/2026, is an open invitation for bids for the purchase of a Self Propelled Mini Combine Harvester (Track Type). The Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Krishi Vidyapeeth, Akola, through its Seed Research Officer at the Seed Technology Research Unit, is seeking to procure this essential farm machinery. The tender is open for all eligible bidders, and the contract will be based on an Item Rate form. Prospective bidders are informed that the tender documents will be available for download from October 1, 2026, 05:00 PM, until October 16, 2026, 05:00 PM. The submission of bids will also commence on October 1, 2026, 05:00 PM, and must conclude by October 16, 2026, 05:00 PM. A critical deadline for applicants is the Bid Opening Date, scheduled for October 19, 2026, at 11:00 AM, to be held at PDKV AKOLA. The tender involves a two-cover system: Cover 1 will contain Fee/PreQual/Technical documents, and Cover 2 will house the Financial Bid (BOQ). The tender fee is ₹1,800, comprising a processing fee of ₹500 and a tender fee of ₹1,300. An Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) of ₹13,000 is also required, with an option for exemption through BG/ST. The bid validity period is set at 60 days from the bid opening date. For further details and specific requirements, interested parties are directed to refer to the complete tender documents.