Terms of Reference (ToR)
Establishment and Development of climate friendly post-harvest drudgery reduction equipment in Laxmipur, Nandapur, Pottangi and Semiliguda blocks of Koraput
Background
Heifer International has been transforming lives of smallholder farmers for the last 80 years through building social capital, livelihoods enhancement, income enhancement, social security and wellbeing of the community. It has been operational in Odisha for more than 15 years. It has partnered with PRASTUTEE and WORD having decades of experience in various sectors like livelihoods, Health, Education, etc. Through the partnership, Women Entrepreneur for Women Entrepreneur (WE4WE) initiative is under progress with four FPOs of Koraput under the Odisha Socio Economic Development (OSED) project.
The project emphasizes on livelihoods enhancement of smallholder women farmers through Millets, Ginger and Turmeric Value Chain Development while caring for the earth. Lack of facilities for value addition has been a bottleneck to fetch better returns to the farmers. The consumption of millets has also reduced due to the drudgery involved in processing.
Thus, the project emphasizes providing climate friendly post-harvest drudgery reduction equipment establishment of nano enterprises to enhance consumption and sell outside market.
Scope of work
We invite vendors having expertise in this sector to quote their price as per the details and share in the email provided here. The vendor will complete supply of all materials at the designated locations in Laxmipur, Nandapur, Pottangi and Semiliguda blocks of Koraput district by 31st March 2026.
The vendor/consultant may refer to the detailed specifications given in table 1 below:
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Sl No
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Particulars
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Unit type
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No of units
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Remarks
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1
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Small Millet Huller (Small unit running with single phase electricity & easy to operate
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Number
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4
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In four blocks
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2
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Automatic electric sealer machine
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Number
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4
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In four blocks
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The advertiser reserves the right to change the quantity as per the situation.
Timeline
The last date of submission of quotations to the email id provided below. Is 20th March 2026 The vendor must quote including transportation cost to supply the materials in good condition in all the designated locations.
PoC from Prastutee
Subhashree Sahoo, Project Coordinator
PoC from WORD
Mamata Sinha, Project Coordinator
Application to be sent to this mail Id: