Tender for Loading and Carriage/Transportation of Rock Salt Contract for Makrach Mine No. 58 at PMDC Salt Mines, Makrach

The Pakistan Mineral Development Corporation (PMDC) invites bids for the loading and carriage/transportation of rock salt under the contract for Makrach Mine No. 58 at PMDC Salt Mines, Makrach. This procurement is planned for the fiscal year 2026-27 and is aimed at securing non-consultancy services related to the transportation of rock salt from the specified mine location. Items being procured: - Loading of Rock Salt - Carriage/Transportation of Rock Salt The contract involves the handling and transportation of rock salt from Makrach Mine No. 58, located at PMDC Salt Mines, Makrach. Bidders must be registered on EPADS v2.0 and comply with the Public Procurement Rules, 2004. The procurement will follow a Single Stage-One Envelope procedure using the Least Cost Based Selection (LCBS) technique. All bids must be accompanied by a Bid Security in the form of Pay Order, Banker's Cheque, Call at Deposit, Demand Draft, or Bid Securing Declaration as described in the bidding documents. E-bidding documents, including detailed terms, conditions, and specifications, are available on the e-Pak Acquisition and Disposal System (EPADS) portal at https://epads.gov.pk/opportunities/federal/procurements/88906. Bids must be submitted through EPADS v2.0 by Friday, September 4, 2026, at 03:00 PM. The bids will be opened the same day at 03:30 PM. Manual submission of bids will not be entertained. 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. The Grievance Redressal Committee (GRC) is notified for this procurement as per Public Procurement Rules, 2004. Notification copies are available on the procuring agency's website and EPADS v2.0, as well as the Public Procurement Regulatory Authority (PPRA) website at www.ppra.org.pk. Bidders are advised to carefully review the bidding documents and ensure timely submission through the EPADS portal. Familiarity with the electronic bidding system and adherence to the prescribed bid security formats will enhance the chances of successful participation.