Tender for Carriage/Transportation of Rock Salt from Jansukh Mine No. 59 at PMDC Salt Mines, Warcah

The Pakistan Mineral Development Corporation (PMDC) invites bids for the carriage and transportation of high-quality Rock Salt from Jansukh Mine No. 59 at PMDC Salt Mines, Warcah, Islamabad Capital Territory. This procurement is for the fiscal year 2026-27 and follows the National Single Stage-One Envelope procedure under Open Competitive Bidding with Least Cost Based Selection (LCBS) technique. Items being procured: - Transportation of good quality Rock Salt (excluding boulders/lumpy size rock salt and fines locally called 'soor') from Jansukh Mine No. 59 to Main Depot/New Depot including loading and unloading, quantity 24,000 metric tons annually. - Transportation of good quality Rock Salt from Jansukh Mine No. 59 to M/s. Olympia Chemicals (Direct) including loading and unloading, quantity 1,000 metric tons annually. The scope includes safe and timely transportation of rock salt ensuring quality standards are met without mixing fines or boulders. The contract duration is 365 days with monthly delivery schedules of 2,000 metric tons to the main depot and 83 metric tons to Olympia Chemicals. Eligible bidders must be registered on EPADS v2.0 and comply with all eligibility criteria including technical competence, financial soundness, and legal capacity. Bid security of PKR 200,000 is required in the form of Pay Order, Banker's Cheque, Call Deposit, or Demand Draft. Bids must be submitted electronically via EPADS v2.0 by the deadline of Wednesday, October 28, 2026 at 11:00 AM. Manual submissions will not be accepted. The procuring agency emphasizes adherence to bid validity, performance guarantees, and compliance with Public Procurement Rules 2026. Bidders are advised to carefully review the bidding documents and submit complete bids to avoid disqualification. The contact for queries is the Assistant Vice President at PMDC Head Office, Islamabad. A practical tip for bidders: Ensure timely registration on EPADS v2.0 and upload all required documents including bid security before the deadline to avoid automatic disqualification. Familiarize yourself with the technical specifications to meet the quality requirements of rock salt transportation.