Development and Construction of Gravel/Kacha Road from Indus River Bank to Mine No. KB-26 Portal at PMDC Salt Mines Kalabagh

The Pakistan Mineral Development Corporation (PMDC) is procuring the development and construction of a gravel/kacha road approximately 500 meters in length from the Indus River Bank to Mine No. KB-26 Portal at PMDC Salt Mines in Kalabagh, Punjab. This project involves earthworks including cutting, filling, loading, and transportation of earth material and rock salt. The road will have a minimum width of 5 meters at the cutting area and 6 meters at the filling area with a maximum road grade of 7%. The scope also includes construction of two bridges with detailed structural specifications, stone pitching, and use of heavy machinery such as bucket excavators, dozers, road graders, rollers, and tractor trolleys for material transport. Eligible contractors must be registered with the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) and be on the active taxpayer list. They should have at least three years of relevant experience with government departments or companies, supported by work orders and completion certificates. Financial soundness and a list of available construction machinery must be provided. The contractor is responsible for all utilities, fuel, operator expenses, and security arrangements. The contract duration is three months with a defect liability period of 12 months. The tender submission deadline is **08 June 2026 at 11:00 AM** via the EPADS electronic bidding system. The bid security of **PKR 300,000** must be submitted in the form of a pay order or demand draft in favor of PMDC. Technical and financial bids will be opened on the same day at 11:30 AM. Bidders are advised to visit the site before quoting and ensure all required documents including CNIC, authority letter, FBR registration, experience certificates, and affidavits regarding litigation and conflict of interest are attached. A practical tip for bidders is to carefully review the BOQ and technical specifications and ensure the availability of required machinery and experienced technical staff to meet the project requirements. Early preparation of bid security and electronic submission will help avoid last-minute issues.