Loading and Transportation of Rock Salt from Makrach Mine No. 51

The Pakistan Mineral Development Corporation (PMDC) invites electronic bids for the loading and transportation of good quality rock salt from Makrach Mine No. 51 to various destinations including Makrach Weighbridge, Bhelowal Depot, and M/S LCI Khewra. This tender is specific to the Makrach area and covers transportation distances of 6 KM, 16 KM, and 36 KM respectively. The scope includes loading, unloading, and carriage of rock salt with strict quality requirements excluding boulders or lumpy size rock salt mixed with fines locally called "soor". Bidders must be registered with the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) and Punjab Revenue Authority (PRA) and be active taxpayers. The contractor must have a minimum of five years experience in relevant work and submit experience certificates along with registration certificates for tractors and tax authorities. Financial soundness proof and affidavits regarding litigation and conflict of interest with PMDC are also required. The contract period is one year with a security deposit of 5% of one year production target. The successful bidder will sign a contract within 10 days of acceptance. The tender submission deadline is **04 May 2026 at 11:00 AM** via EPAD electronic bidding platform. Original bid security instrument must be submitted before the online submission deadline. The tender opening will be held on the same day at 11:30 AM at PMDC Head Office, Islamabad. Bidders should ensure all rates for the three routes are filled completely to avoid rejection. The contractor must provide at least two tractor trolleys in good condition and comply with all safety and labor regulations including valid HTV licenses and PPE for drivers. A practical tip for bidders is to carefully prepare the bid security in the form of pay order or demand draft in the name of Pakistan Mineral Development Corporation (PMDC) Salt Mines, Makrach, and ensure timely submission of all required documents including registration certificates and experience proofs to avoid disqualification.