Jordan gets 2 participants so far in 120,000 metric ton wheat tender, traders say

HAMBURG, Oct 13 (Reuters) — Two trading companies are believed to be taking part so far in the international tender on Tuesday from Jordan’s state grains buyer to purchase 120,000 metric tons of wheat, traders said in initial assessments. Trading houses participating so far were believed to be Bulgarian trading house Buildcom and Cargill. No purchase has yet been reported and a decision is expected later on Tuesday, traders said. Shipment was sought in a series of possible combinations in 60,000-ton consignments between January 1 and 15, January 16 and 31, February 1 and 14 and February 15 and 28. (Reporting by Michael Hogan in Hamburg, editing by ) ((michael.j.hogan@thomsonreuters.com; +49 172 671 36 54; Reuters Messaging: michael.hogan.thomsonreuters.com@reuters.net)