224, THE LEEWARD ISLANDS GAZETTE. [22 December, 1955.
ANTIGUA.
Control of Imports and Exports
Notice No. 4 of 1955
TENDER FOR FLOUR

Tenders are invited for the supply of 5,000 half bags of 100 lb each “EE” grade flour from
Local Commission Agents of Canadian Flour Mills. Quotations should be C.I.F. Antigua and should
include agents’ commission,

2. The “EK” 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:—

Maximui moisture a 14.00%

Maximum ash ae 52%

Minimum protein nee 12.00%

All flour to be enriched in accordance with the following :—
Minimum. Maximum.
Thiamine 2.0 2.5 milligrams for «ch Ib. flour
Riboflavine 1.2 1.5 » 7 2
Niacine 16.0 20.0 ” 3 »
Tron 13.0 16.5 ” 7
With Calcium Car-
bonate 500 600 7 ” ”

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 indicated on each bag.

3. Flour to be loaded at Montreal, Halifax or St. John and shipped to arrive in Antigua
during the month of February, 1956.

4, Tenders should bein sealed envelopes marked “ Tenders for flour” and should be addressed
to His Honour the Administrator and should reach the Administrator’s Office not later than 12.00
noon on 3let December, 1955.

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

Administrator's Office,
Antigua, B.W.T.,

16th December, 1955.
Ref. No. A. 40/18,