By Adv. Gaurav Kumar, Founder, Bid Nexa · Live figures from state e-procurement portals · General information, not legal advice.
On 7 November 2026, state e-procurement portals tracked by BidNexa listed 26 active farm machinery tenders across 5 states and UTs, with a median value of ₹12.50 lakh. To win them, meet the product, OEM and certification conditions, price from the BOQ line by line, and avoid the common rejection points below.
Where the demand is right now
| State / UT | Active tenders |
|---|---|
| Maharashtra | 17 |
| Haryana | 4 |
| Tamil Nadu | 3 |
| Jammu and Kashmir | 1 |
| Jharkhand | 1 |
Source: NIC GePNIC state e-procurement portals (active tender listings, 5 states), data as of 7 November 2026.
Who is buying
| Buying office | Active tenders |
|---|---|
| Department of Agriculture- World Bank Tenders (Maharashtra) | 13 |
| Haryana Government (Haryana) | 4 |
| Agricultural Engineering Department - Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | 3 |
| Horticulture Production Deptt (Jammu and Kashmir) | 1 |
| SIDHKOFED (Jharkhand) | 1 |
| Department of Agriculture (Maharashtra) | 1 |
| Directorate Of Municipal Administration (Maharashtra) | 1 |
| RDD-CEO-PUNE (Maharashtra) | 1 |
Source: NIC GePNIC state e-procurement portals (active tender listings, 5 states), data as of 7 November 2026.
Values and EMD seen
Median value ₹12.50 lakh; range ₹1 to ₹4.68 crore. EMD from ₹3,000 to ₹9.36 lakh. Eligible MSEs may be exempt from EMD where the tender allows. Confirm in the tender document / NIT.
Source: NIC GePNIC state e-procurement portals (active tender listings, 5 states), data as of 7 November 2026.
Eligibility you will usually need
- Manufacturer, or dealer with OEM authorisation, as the tender allows
- Past supplies of similar items within the period the tender sets
- Average annual turnover at the level the tender sets
- Product certifications named in the specification
- Warranty and after-sales support capacity
Licences and certificates
- OEM or dealer authorisation
- Test certificates from a recognised testing institute, where a scheme requires them
- GST registration and trade licence
- Service and spare-parts support undertaking
Confirm in the tender document / NIT.
Pricing tip for farm machinery
For subsidy-linked purchases, check that your model is on the approved list for the scheme before you bid.
Why farm machinery bids get rejected
- Quoted model does not meet one line of the technical specification
- OEM authorisation missing or not in the given format
- Product certificate expired or not covering the quoted model
- EMD or its exemption proof missing
- Price bid uploaded in the wrong template or with taxes shown wrongly
Frequently asked questions
Do farm machines need test certificates for government purchase?
Many state and central schemes buy only machines tested by a recognised farm machinery testing institute. The tender or the scheme guideline will name the requirement. Check that your model's test report is current and matches the quoted specification. Confirm in the tender document / NIT.
Where are farm machinery tenders published?
State departments publish on their state e-procurement portals, central offices on CPPP (eprocure.gov.in), and many goods and services are bought on GeM. The tender notice names the portal and the buyer.
Can BidNexa help with farm machinery tenders?
Yes. Bid Nexa checks eligibility, prepares documents and reviews your bid before you submit it yourself. We are independent and not affiliated with any portal or buyer.
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