This tender from Pakistan Mineral Development Corporation in Islamabad calls for the supply of a wheel mounted excavator machine for use at the PMDC Salt Mines in Khewra. The procurement falls under the Vehicles & Auto Parts category, targeting suppliers registered with FBR and PRA. The tender specifies a heavy-duty excavator with rated power between 120-141 kW at 1900 rpm, max torque of 804 Nm at 1400 rpm, and an operating weight ranging from 20,000 to 23,000 kg. Key technical specs include a max digging depth of 5,905 mm, max digging reach of 9,705 mm, and a bucket digging force of 15,600 kgf. The machine must also have a fuel tank capacity of 345 liters plus a DEF tank, and a hydraulic tank of 124 liters. These details ensure the equipment is suitable for the challenging mining environment in Khewra, requiring robust performance and reliability. Bidders should ensure compliance with PEC registration and maintain an active FBR ATL status for the fiscal year 2025-26. The tender requires earnest money in the form of bid security amounting to PKR 500,000. Suppliers must prepare their bids electronically via the EPADS system and submit original bid security before the deadline. The submission deadline is set for 04 March 2026 at 11:00 AM, with bid opening scheduled the same day at 11:30 AM at the PMDC Head Office, 13-H-9, Islamabad. Interested parties should download bidding documents from the official e-procurement portal and follow the single stage, single envelope method. Pro-Tip: Make sure to submit the original bid security physically before the online bid submission deadline to avoid disqualification. Also, verify the technical specifications carefully to meet the minimum requirements and avoid bid rejection.