HAMBURG  - Jordan's state grain buyer has issued an international tender to buy 120,000 tonnes of milling wheat which can be sourced from optional origins, European traders said on Monday.

The tender deadline is June 26.

Traders had expected a new tender from the trade ministry after Jordan made no purchase in its previous tender on June 20 when only two trading companies participated.

Jordan made no purchase in previous tenders for 120,000 tonnes of wheat on June 12, May 28, May 21 and May 14. 

Jordan's last reported wheat purchase was 60,000 tonnes in a tender on May 7.

Jordan has faced difficulties buying wheat and barley in tenders in past months after changed terms for quality specifications and payment reduced tender participation by international trading houses.

The new tender seeks hard wheat for shipment in a range of possible combinations in 60,000 tonne consignments. Possible shipment periods are Oct. 1-15, Oct. 16-31 and Nov. 1-15.

Jordan's state-owned Silos and Supply General Company has issued a separate tender to buy 25,000 tonnes of wheat closing on July 1.

(Reporting by Michael Hogan, Editing by Subhranshu Sahu) ((michael.j.hogan@thomsonreuters.com; +49 172 671 36 54; Reuters Messaging: michael.hogan.thomsonreuters.com@reuters.net))