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ly2 THE LEEWARD ISLANDS GAZETTE. 23 September, 1954.
ANTIGUA.

Coutrol of Imports and Exports

Notice No. 4-o0f 1954
TENDER FOR FLOUR

Tenders are invited for the supply of 15,000 half bags of 100 lb each “E” grade flour from
Local Commission Agents of Canadian Flour Mills. Quotations should be C.L.F. Antigua and should
include agents commission. ‘lenders should indicate whether they would be prepared to accept any pro-
portion of the 15,000 bags say 5,000 bags and if so at what price.

2. The “E” grade flour must be milled solely from Canadian Hard Spring Wheat not lower:
in grade than No. 3 northern and must be of the following minimum standard :—

Maximum moisture oe 14.00%
Maximum ash aes 52%
Minimum protein ie 12.00%

All flour to be enriched in accordance with the following:—

Minimum. Maximum.
Thiamine 2.0 2.5 milligrams for each Ib. flour
Riboflavine 1.2 1.5 3 : ”
Niacine 16.0 20.0 s ” 5
Tron 13.0 16.5 ” 5 »
With Calcium Car-
bonute 500 600

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The name of the miller, analysis of the flour, the enrichment standard and brand name should
be stated in the tender. Chemist’s certificate showing analysis of the flour, enrichment standard and
duly notarised must accompany documents. The Supply Officer however, exercises the right to arrange
for samples to be drawn and analysed on his behalf. ‘

Shipping documents must include date of shipment of all flour and must indicate that it is en-
riched and “ Vitamin Enriched Flour” must be stencilled on each bag.

3. Flour to be loaded at Montreal, Halifax or St. John and shipped at rate of 5,000 half
bags of 100 lb each month commencing early November 1954 and ending in January 1955. A. notice
of the award will be made and the price accepted by Government.

4. Tenders should be in a sealed envelope marked “ Tenders for flour” and should be addressed.
to His Honour the Administrator and should reach the Administrator’s Office not later than 12 noon on
the 30th September, 1954.

5. Government does not bind itself to accept the lowest or any tender.

Administrator’s Office,
Antigua.
25th May, 1954.

Ref. No. A.40/18.

 

ANTIGUA.
Printed at the Government Printing Office, Leeward Islands, by{E. M, Buackman, E.D,
Government Printer—By Authority,
1954
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