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

The Pakistan Mineral Development Corporation (PMDC) invites bids for the contract titled 'Tender for Excavation and Carriage/Transportation of Rock Salt Contract for Sohal Mine No. 02 at PMDC Salt Mines, Khewra'. This procurement is planned for the fiscal year 2026-27 and funded by PMDC to cover eligible payments under the contract. Items being procured: - Excavation of rock salt - Carriage/Transportation of rock salt from Sohal Mine No. 02 The contract involves excavation and transportation services at the PMDC Salt Mines located in Khewra, Punjab. Bidders must be registered on the EPADS v2.0 platform and comply with the Single Stage-One Envelope procedure using the Least Cost Based Selection (LCBS) technique as per Public Procurement Rules 2026. Bid security must be submitted in the form of Pay Order, Banker's Cheque, Call at Deposit, or Demand Draft. E-bidding documents including detailed terms, conditions, and specifications are available on the e-Pak Acquisition and Disposal System (EPADS) at https://epads.gov.pk/opportunities/federal/procurements/194277. Bids must be submitted through EPADS v2.0 by Thursday, November 26, 2026, at 11:00 AM. Bids will be opened the same day at 11:30 AM. Manual submissions are not accepted. Vendors 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=MNW6T38v7tc. Eligibility requires registration on EPADS and compliance with bid security requirements. Bidders should ensure timely submission via the online portal to avoid disqualification. A practical tip for bidders is to carefully review the bid security section and ensure the bid security instrument is valid and properly submitted electronically to avoid rejection. Early registration on EPADS and familiarization with the portal will facilitate smooth bid submission.