Excavation and Carriage Transportation of Rock Salt Contract for Sohal Mine No.02 at PMDC Salt Mines Khewra

The Pakistan Mineral Development Corporation (PMDC) has reserved funds for the procurement planned for the financial year 2026-27. PMDC invites eligible bidders to apply for the contract titled Excavation and Carriage Transportation of Rock Salt Contract for Sohal Mine No.02 at PMDC Salt Mines Khewra. This procurement is managed through the e-procurement system EPADS v2.0, and only bidders registered on EPADS v2.0 are eligible to participate for the provision of Non-Consultancy Services. Items being procured: - Excavation and Carriage Transportation of Rock Salt for Sohal Mine No.02 at PMDC Salt Mines Khewra The procurement follows a Single Stage One Envelope procedure with the adoption of Least Cost Based Selection (LCBS) technique in accordance with the Public Procurement Rules, 2004, and all related regulations and instructions issued by the Authority. Bids must be accompanied by a Bid Security as described in the Bid Security Section, and submitted in the form of Pay Order, Call at Deposit, Demand Draft, or other acceptable bid security instruments. E-bidding documents including detailed terms, conditions, specifications, and requirements are available online at the e-Pak Acquisition and Disposal System (EPADS) portal at https://epads.gov.pk/opportunities/federal/procurements/132505. Bidders must submit their bids through EPADS v2.0 on or before Tuesday, October 13, 2026, by 11:00 AM. The bids will be opened on the same day at 11:30 AM. Bidders who have not registered on the new version of EPADS v2.0 may register themselves at https://vendors.epads.gov.pk/. A tutorial for the registration process is available at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MNW6T38v7Tc. The Grievance Redressal Committee (GRC) is notified for this procurement and related notifications are available on the procuring agency's website and EPADS v2.0 as well as the Authority's website at www.ppra.org.pk. Bidders are advised to carefully review all instructions and ensure timely submission of bids through the EPADS portal. It is important to maintain compliance with all bid security requirements and to be fully registered on the EPADS system to avoid disqualification. This procurement offers a valuable opportunity for qualified contractors with experience in excavation and transportation of rock salt to participate in a government project under transparent and regulated procedures.