Tender for Loading and Carriage/Transportation of Rock Salt from Makrach Mine No. 51 at PMDC Salt Mines Makrach

The Pakistan Mineral Development Corporation (PMDC) invites bids for the provision of Non-Consultancy Services specifically for the loading and carriage/transportation of rock salt from Makrach Mine No. 51 at PMDC Salt Mines Makrach. This procurement is planned for the fiscal year 2026-27 and is referenced under Tender No. P121243. Items being procured: - Loading of Rock Salt - Carriage/Transportation of Rock Salt from Makrach Mine No. 51 The scope involves the handling and transportation of rock salt from the specified mine site. Bidders must be registered on the EPADS v2.0 platform and comply with the Public Procurement Rules, 2004, adopting the Least Cost Based Selection (LCBS) technique. All bids must be accompanied by bid security in the form of Pay Order, Banker's Cheque, Call at Deposit, Demand Draft, or Bid Securing Declaration as per the prescribed format. E-bidding documents including 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/121243. Bids must be submitted electronically through EPADS v2.0 by Monday, October 5, 2026, 11:00 AM. Manual submission of bids will not be entertained. Bids will be opened on the same day at 11:30 AM. Interested bidders should ensure they are registered on EPADS v2.0 and may refer to the tutorial available at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MNW6T38v7tc for registration guidance. The grievance redressal committee is notified as per Rule 48 of the Public Procurement Rules, 2004, and relevant notifications are available on the procuring agency's website and EPADS v2.0. This tender is issued by the Pakistan Mineral Development Corporation (PMDC) headquartered in Islamabad Capital Territory. Bidders are advised to carefully review all bidding documents and ensure compliance with all requirements. Timely electronic submission is critical to avoid disqualification. Ensure bid security is properly prepared and submitted as per instructions to avoid rejection. Contact details and further information are available from the Assistant Vice President (AVP) at PMDC Head Office, Sector H-9, Islamabad. Phone: +92-317-177-8158, Email: pmdcproch.9@gmail.com. A practical tip for bidders: Register early on EPADS v2.0 and complete all required documentation well before the deadline to avoid last-minute technical issues that could prevent bid submission.