Development/Excavation and Transportation/Carriage of Rock Salt for Tunnel No. 26 at PMDC Salt Mines Khewra

The Pakistan Mineral Development Corporation (PMDC) invites bids for the development, excavation, and transportation/carriage of rock salt for Tunnel No. 26 at PMDC Salt Mines, Khewra. This procurement is planned for the fiscal year 2026-27 and funded by PMDC. The tender reference number is P131122. Items being procured: - Development/Excavation and Transportation/Carriage of Rock Salt for Tunnel No. 26 at PMDC Salt Mines, Khewra The procurement will be conducted through the Single Stage One Envelope procedure using the Least Cost Based Selection (LCBS) technique in accordance with the Public Procurement Rules, 2004. Bidders must be registered on the EPADS v2.0 platform and submit their bids electronically by Monday, October 12, 2026, 11:00 AM. Manual submissions will not be entertained. All bids must be accompanied by a Bid Security in the form of Pay Order, Banker's Cheque, Call at Deposit, Demand Draft, or Bid Securing Declaration as described in the bidding documents. Detailed terms, conditions, specifications, and requirements are available on the e-Pak Acquisition and Disposal System (EPADS) at https://epads.gov.pk/opportunities/federal/procurements/131122. Bids will be opened on the same day at 11:30 AM. Vendors who have not registered on EPADS v2.0 may register at https://vendors.epads.gov.pk/. A tutorial for registration is available at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MNNW6T38v7c. The Grievance Redressal Committee (GRC) is notified for this procurement as per Rules 48 of Public Procurement Rules, 2004. Notification copies are available on the PMDC website and EPADS v2.0. This tender is a valuable opportunity for qualified contractors experienced in excavation and transportation of rock salt. Ensure your registration on EPADS is complete well before the deadline to avoid disqualification. Carefully prepare your bid security and technical documents to comply fully with the requirements. Submit your bid electronically via EPADS before the deadline to participate in this important procurement by the Pakistan Mineral Development Corporation in Islamabad.