The Department of Food and Public Distribution (DFPD) has received an overwhelming response towards the technical bids of Design, Build, Fund, Own & Operate (DBFOT) tender under the Hub and Spoke Model. Taking into consideration modernisation of foodgrain storage infrastructure in the country, a new model for development of grain Silos across the country i.e. The Hub & Spoke Model in Public Private Partnership (PPP) Mode has been proposed.
A Total of 38 bids have been received against four bundles comprising 14 locations in Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Rajasthan, Punjab, Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh. In all, 15 prospective parties have shown interest and submitted their bids. The Technical Evaluation is expected to be completed in by the first week of September. Under the Hub and Spoke Model, the Department proposes to develop a capacity of 111.125 LMT of Hub and Spoke Model Silos at 249 locations across the country under Design, Build, Fund, Own & Transfer and Design, Build, Fund, Own & Operate, through Food Corporation of India (FCI), the implementing agency.
