Loading and Transportation of Rock Salt from PMDC Makrach Mine to Depots

Pakistan Mineral Development Corporation (PMDC), an autonomous corporation under the Ministry of Energy (Petroleum Division), Government of Pakistan, invites electronic bids from interested parties and contractors. The procurement is for the loading and transportation/carriage of rock salt from PMDC Makrach mine No. 51 to PMDC Makrach weighbridge, Bhelowal depot, and M/S LCI Khewra (Direct) for a period of one year. This tender is issued by PMDC Head Office located in Islamabad. Items being procured: - Loading and transportation/carriage of rock salt from PMDC Makrach mine No. 51 - Transportation to PMDC Makrach weighbridge - Transportation to Bhelowal depot - Transportation to M/S LCI Khewra (Direct) The scope includes the complete transportation and loading services for rock salt over the specified routes and depots. Bidders must be registered with Sales Tax, Income Tax Departments, and Punjab Revenue Authority, and must be on the active taxpayers list of the Federal Board of Revenue. The bidding documents contain detailed terms, conditions, procurement method, and bid security requirements and are available electronically free of cost on the EPADS V2.0 PPRA website. The bid security amount is Rs. 200,000 in the form of demand draft or pay order in favor of Pakistan Mineral Development Corporation. The original bid security instrument must be submitted to the undersigned before the online submission deadline; otherwise, the bid will not be opened. Bidders should ensure timely submission via EPADS V2.0 by 27.07.2026 at 11:00 AM. Bids will be opened the same day at 11:30 AM at PMDC Head Office Islamabad. For technical difficulties with EPADS V2.0, bidders may contact PPRA Office, 1st Floor, FBC Building Sector G-5/2, Islamabad, phone 051-111-137-237. The Assistant Vice President at PMDC Head Office Islamabad is the contact person for this tender. A practical tip for bidders: Carefully prepare your bid security instrument and submit the original to the PMDC office well before the deadline to avoid disqualification. Ensure all registrations and tax documents are up to date and active on the FBR and Punjab Revenue Authority lists to meet eligibility criteria.