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 eligible bidders to participate in the procurement for the fiscal year 2026-27 for the loading and carriage/transportation of rock salt from Makrach Mine No. 58 located at PMDC Salt Mines, Makrach. This tender is specifically for non-consultancy services related to the transportation of rock salt. Items being procured: - Loading of rock salt - Carriage/Transportation of rock salt The procurement will be conducted through the EPADS v2.0 electronic bidding system, ensuring transparency and efficiency. Bidders must be registered on EPADS v2.0 to submit their bids. The principal method of procurement is Single Stage One Envelope, employing the Least Cost Based Selection (LCBS) technique in accordance with the Public Procurement Rules, 2004. All bids must be accompanied by a Bid Security in the form of Pay Order, Banker's Cheque, or Call at Deposit Demand Draft as specified in the bidding documents. Detailed terms, conditions, specifications, and requirements 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 electronically through EPADS v2.0 by Friday, September 4, 2026, at 03:00 PM. The bids will be opened on the same day at 03:30 PM. Manual submissions 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. Grievance Redressal Committee (GRC) has been notified as per Rules 48 of the Public Procurement Rules, 2004. Notification and related information are available on the procuring agency's website and EPADS v2.0 as well as the Authority's website at www.ppra.org.pk. Bidders are advised to carefully review the bidding documents and ensure timely registration on EPADS to avoid disqualification. Early preparation and submission of bids through the online portal is recommended to handle any technical issues that may arise.