Tunisia's state grains agency has issued an international tender to purchase about 117,000 tonnes of soft wheat and 50,000 tonnes of animal feed barley, European traders said on Wednesday.

The origin was optional. Tender deadline is Thursday, March 5, they said.

The wheat was sought in four 25,000 tonne consignments and one of 17,000 tonnes with shipment said to be between March and May depending on origin selected for the supplies.

The barley was sought in two 25,000 tonne consignments for shipment between May and June depending on origin selected for the supplies.