THE Ministry of Tourism, Industry and Commerce has opened bids for the construction of a food processing building in Lethem, Region Nine.
According to the Invitation for Bids (IFB) issued by the ministry and published by several print and online media platforms, reputable contractors are being sought for the construction of the facility at the Business Incubator Centre located at the Lethem Industrial Site, Bon Success.

Bids for the project are to be submitted no later than June 13, 2023 at the National Procurement and Tender Administration Board (NPTAB) office.
Bidding will be conducted through the National Committee Bidding (NCB) procedures, specified in the Procurement Act 2003, and Regulations 2004.

Earlier this week, the Business Incubator Centre was commissioned by the Small Business Bureau, a semi-autonomous agency of the Ministry of Tourism, Industry and Commerce.
The facility is expected to provide training and business opportunities for young entrepreneurs such as training in financial management, small business management, preparation of business plans, training in WhatsApp business, training in procurement programmes and assistance in loans and other entrepreneurial support.
Farmers and entrepreneurs are encouraged to make full use of the facility to process, package and enhance their agricultural products for marketing.