CAIRO - Egyptian state grains buyer the General Authority for Supply Commodities (GASC) said on Tuesday it is seeking wheat in an international purchasing tender.

The deadline for offers is March 20.

Offers should be submitted on a free-on-board basis (FOB) for payment using 180-day letters of credit as well as 270-day letters of credit, and GASC will choose between them.

Shipping will be from May 5-15, GASC added.

(Reporting by Sarah El Safty; Editing by Leslie Adler)