Excavation and Transportation of Rock Salt from Jansukh Mine No 22 at PMDC Salt Mines Warcha

The Pakistan Mineral Development Corporation (PMDC) invites electronic bids for the excavation and transportation of rock salt from Jansukh Mine No 22 at PMDC Salt Mines, Warcha, Punjab. This contract covers a one-year period and involves raising, excavating, and separating good quality saleable rock salt, fragmenting boulders for loading into tractor trolleys, and transporting the rock salt to the main depot and to M/s Olympia Chemicals directly. The transportation distances are approximately 3.5 km to the main depot and 5.75 km to Olympia Chemicals. Bidders must be registered with the Income Tax Department, Punjab Revenue Authority, and Federal Board of Revenue, and should have a minimum of three years of relevant experience. The contractor is required to provide at least four tractor trolleys in good condition, submit registration certificates for the tractors, and comply with all labor laws and safety regulations. A bid security of Rs. 600,000 in the form of a demand draft or pay order is mandatory. The contract includes responsibilities such as maintenance of mine roads, loading and unloading of rock salt, and adherence to health, safety, and environmental standards. The tender documents are available free of cost on the EPADS-PPRA website. Electronic bids must be submitted via EPADS by 20th May 2026 at 11:00 AM, with the opening scheduled for 11:30 AM the same day. The Project Manager at PMDC Salt Mines, Warcha, can be contacted for further information. Bidders should ensure all required documents, including CNIC, NTN, registration certificates, experience certificates, and financial soundness proof, are attached to avoid disqualification. A practical tip for bidders is to carefully prepare the bid security instrument and ensure it is submitted before the deadline, as bids without valid bid money will not be considered. Attention to detail in the technical and financial bids, along with timely submission, will enhance the chances of success in this competitive tender.