Loading and Transportation of Rock Salt from Makrach Mine No. 63 at PMDC Salt Mines, Makrach

The Pakistan Mineral Development Corporation is inviting bids for the loading and transportation or carriage of rock salt from Makrach Mine No. 63 at PMDC Salt Mines, Makrach. This procurement is planned for the financial year 2026-27 and is open to eligible bidders registered on EPADS v2.0. The contract reference for this tender is P82810. Items being procured: - Loading and transportation/carriage of rock salt from Makrach Mine No. 63 at PMDC Salt Mines, Makrach The technical scope involves the provision of non-consultancy services for the efficient and timely loading and transportation of rock salt from the specified mine. Bidders must ensure compliance with all technical requirements and specifications as detailed in the e-bidding documents available on the e-Pak Acquisition and Disposal System (EPADS). The process will follow the Single Stage-One Envelope procedure, using the Least Cost Based Selection (LCBS) technique in line with the Public Procurement Rules, 2004. All bids must be accompanied by a Bid Security as described in the bidding documents, which can be submitted in the form of Pay Order, Banker's Cheque, Call at Deposit, or Demand Draft. The bid security must be submitted prior to the bid opening. Only e-bids submitted through EPADS v2.0 will be accepted; manual submissions will not be entertained. The deadline for submission is Thursday, August 27, 2026, at 03:00 PM, and bids will be opened the same day at 03:30 PM. Vendors not yet registered on EPADS v2.0 are encouraged to register themselves at https://vendors.epads.gov.pk/. A tutorial for registration is also available online. For this tender, it is advisable to prepare all documents well in advance and ensure your EPADS registration is active to avoid last-minute technical issues.