PUNGRAIN, PUNSUP & MARKFED Tenders: Key Agencies Driving Punjab’s Food Procurement and Supply Chain

Punjab Grains Procurement Corporation Limited, PUNSUP, and MARKFED are some of the essential agencies that help in food grain procurement and distribution. PUNGRAIN plays an important role in procuring wheat and paddy from farmers at minimum support price. PUNSUP assists in the proper storing and distribution of the food grains through the public distribution system. MARKFED also helps in the procurement, processing, and marketing of food grains. These agencies work together to facilitate better procurement activities and help the farmers. The vendors can check the latest Punjab Tenders published by the state departments on a daily basis.

Punjab Grains Procurement Corporation Limited - PUNGRAIN Tenders

PUNGRAIN works closely with central agencies such as the Food Corporation of India. It contributes significantly to maintaining the buffer stock of food grains for national food security. It is also responsible for the handling, storing, milling, and transportation of grains and providing food grains through the Public Distribution System. Due to its large number of mandis and other storage activities, PUNGRAIN is playing a vital role in boosting the agricultural economy of Punjab.

Projects related to PUNGRAIN Punjab include godowns that are constructions of waterproof, raised outdoor areas for temporary food grain storage that are constructed under Build-Own-Operate. The important criteria include a capacity of not less than 5,000 MT, fencing, drainage systems, and additional infrastructure.

The Punjab Grain Procurement Corporation Limited has implemented several new programs to improve the process of procurement in Punjab. Recent updates involve digitalization and infrastructural advancements.

With collaboration between Punjab State Warehousing Corporation and Food Corporation of India, Pungrain is working on modernizing the grain storage system. The move from traditional methods of grain storage in bags to sophisticated metal silos will lead to better storage efficiency and food security. This is being done through the Public Private Partnership model.

The Punjab Grains Procurement Corporation Limited oversees major procurement and storage operations involving grains in Punjab. One such remarkable initiative is the Amritsar Grain Silos PPP, wherein LT Foods has constructed silos with a capacity of 50,000 MT. To store wheat and rice in a safe manner without compromising their quality. By means of automated monitoring as per the government scheme for minimizing wastage. Some recent tendering processes are wooden box procurement, godown building, CAP and PMS procurement for the godowns rented by FCI. There are 11 active PUNGRAIN tenders. Vendors can explore these active opportunities on Tendersplus.

PUNGRAIN Punjab Tenders - Helpdesk

• Address - Govt. of Punjab, Anaaj Bhawan Building, Sector 39-C,Chandigarh, Pin 160036
• Phone - 0172 2684000
• E-mail - secy.fs@punjab.gov.in

Punjab State Civil Supplies Corporation Limited - PUNSUP Tenders

The Punjab State Civil Supplies Corporation Limited is commonly known as PUNSUP. It is established to ensure the efficient procurement, storage, and distribution of essential commodities across the state. The corporation plays an essential part in the implementation of food security policies. It is engaged in procurement of food grains like wheat and paddy at the minimum support price from the farmers.

PUNSUP coordinates with various organizations like the Food Corporation of India for the purpose of buffer stock and maintaining supply chain under the public distribution system. It also takes care of storage, transportation and delivery of food grains. Along with other basic necessities to fair price shops or any other scheme run by the government. The corporation makes considerable efforts for protecting the interest of farmers and providing food security.

Punjab still retains the title of the bread basket of India due to the contribution made by it in forming the central food grain pool. To improve the Public Distribution System, procurement process of food grains and their storage.

The Punjab State Civil Supplies Corporation Limited has adopted key initiatives like the use of 100% Aadhaar-based ration distribution through E-PoS kits and e-weighing scales. Recent developments include monitoring of storage of wheat, using of online procurement portals and better protection of stocks of grains. There has been procurement of warehouses and logistics for transport of wheat. There is 1 active PUNSUP tender on TendersPlus.

Punjab State Civil supplies corporation Limited Tenders - Helpdesk

• Address - Anaaj Bhawan Building, Sector 39-C, Chandigarh, Pin 160036
• Phone - 0172 2636082
• E-mail - secy.fs@punjab.gov.in

Punjab State Co-operative Supply and Marketing Federation Limited - MARKFED Tenders

Punjab State Co-operative Supply and Marketing Federation Limited is popularly known as MARKFED. It has emerged as a very solid and stable organisation committed to the service of the farmer community of the State of Punjab. MARKFED Punjab has been awarded National Productivity Awards in various fields like co-operative marketing activities, food processing. Several innovative incentive schemes have been introduced for the benefit of the farmers and the member co-operative societies. Punjab MARKFED aims to be a global player in the edible and non edible product segment with focus on quality while working for the upliftment of the farmer community of Punjab.

Procurement of Foodgrains for central pool at minimized cost. Distribution of agricultural inputs, fertilisers, agrochemicals, seeds through Cooperative network and through private distributors. Processing and marketing of agricultural produce of farmers in a scientific manner in the most technologically advanced plants with assured value addition.

Warehouse expansion is happening very rapidly these days. With the increase in demand due to the rise in e-commerce and other needs in supply chains, warehouses have to expand their facilities through physical or logistical means. MARKFED has introduced various programs for enhancing its position in the market, improving its digital presence. There are 31 active MARKFED Punjab tenders. The vendor can check all MARKFED e-tenders on TendersPlus and get alerts on a daily basis.

MARKFED Punjab Tenders – Help Desk

• Address - Markfed House, Plot No. 4, Dakshin Marg, Sector 35-B, Chandigarh-160036
• Phone No - 0172 2605502
• Email - business@markfedpunjab.com

As such, all these bodies contribute significantly to the development of Punjab’s food procurement and storage system via modernization and infrastructure. The vendors have the chance to look up for all kinds of tenders and stay well-informed about the latest developments at their convenience using Tendersplus. Register now and start your procurement journey in Punjab’s food procurement chain!