Excavation and Transportation of Rock Salt from Sohal Mine No. 2 to PMDC Salt Depot Khewra

The Pakistan Mineral Development Corporation under the Ministry of Energy (Petroleum Division) invites electronic bids from contractors registered with Sales Tax and Income Tax Departments and Punjab Revenue Authority. Bidders must be active taxpayers on the Federal Board of Revenue list. The procurement is for excavation and transportation of rock salt from Sohal Mine No. 2 to PMDC Salt Depot Khewra and M/s. LCI Khewra (Direct) at PMDC Salt Mines Khewra. The excavation contract is for three years, while transportation/carriage is for one year. The scope includes excavation works at the mine site and transportation of rock salt to designated depots. Bidders should be prepared to provide demand drafts or pay orders as bid security amounting to Rs. 200,000, split equally for excavation and transportation. The tender documents with detailed terms, conditions, and bid security requirements are available free of cost on the EPADS-PPRA website https://eprocure.gov.pk. Eligible bidders must have relevant experience and valid registrations with FBR and ATL. The submission deadline is **21st July, 2026 at 11:00 AM** via EPADS, with bid opening at 11:30 AM the same day. Original bid security instruments must be submitted physically before the online deadline to avoid disqualification. A practical tip for bidders is to ensure timely submission of the original bid security instrument to the undersigned before the online deadline, as failure to do so will result in bid rejection. For technical difficulties with EPADS, bidders can contact the PPRA office in Islamabad at 051-111-137-237. This tender offers a significant opportunity for contractors specializing in mining and transportation services in Punjab, specifically Khewra, with clear procedural and financial requirements to ensure a transparent and competitive bidding process.