Tender for Automatic Cleaning Grading Unit in Maharashtra
Government of Maharashtra has issued a tender for the automatic cleaning grading unit under the SMART Project in Solapur district.
The Government of Maharashtra, through the DIU Solapur under the Hon. Balasaheb Thackeray Agribusiness and Rural Transformation (SMART) Project Pune, has issued a tender for the supply, installation, testing, and commissioning of a fully automatic cleaning grading unit with a capacity of 1.5 TPH. This procurement falls under the category of farm machinery and equipment and is focused on improving agricultural processing infrastructure in Lendave Chinchale Mangalvedha in Solapur district. The contract is item rate based and intends to enhance the mechanization capabilities of the agricultural sector in the region. The tender was published on November 11, 2026, with a closing date of November 17, 2026, and a pre-bid meeting scheduled for November 13, 2026. The work period for completion is allotted as 60 days. The earnest money deposit (EMD) for this tender is set at zero, and a tender fee of 500 INR applies. The tender is marked as reserved and is currently active. This initiative aligns with the governmental objective to modernize farming infrastructure and support project activities under the World Bank funded programs.
| Tender ID | 2026_DOAWB_1327946_2 |
|---|---|
| Tender Reference | solpr/rajmat/goods/clean/2026 |
| Issuing Authority | Government of Maharashtra |
| Authority Type | State |
| Project Category | Farm Machinery and Equipments |
| Location | Lendave Chinchale Mangalvedha Solapur, Maharashtra |
| Estimated Value | NA |
| Citizen Benefit | Not stated |
| Contract Type | Item Rate |
| Submission Deadline | 2026-11-17 |
| Pre-Bid Meeting | 2026-11-13 |
| Document Fee | 500 |
| EMD | 0 |
| Issued Under Scheme | Standalone |
| Tender Portal Link | Not stated |
This tender represents a crucial investment in agricultural infrastructure that directly benefits farmers and the wider rural economy in the Solapur region. By enabling the supply and installation of a fully automatic cleaning and grading unit, the government facilitates improved post-harvest processing. Such mechanization ensures better quality control, reduces post-harvest losses, and supports higher market standards for agricultural produce. It also contributes to the sustainability of farmers’ livelihoods by enhancing efficiency in product handling and freeing labor for other farm activities. This equipment installation under the SMART Project furthers rural transformation goals, promoting agribusiness development with a transparent, government-led procurement process. Public infrastructure upgrades like this have multiplier effects on agrarian communities, ensuring that modern technology reaches local levels and supports farmers in becoming more competitive and resilient.
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