Loading and Transportation of Rock Salt from Makrach Mine No. 51 at PMDC Salt Mines, Makrach

The Pakistan Mineral Development Corporation (PMDC) based in Islamabad Capital Territory is procuring non-consultancy services for the loading and transportation of rock salt from Makrach Mine No. 51 at PMDC Salt Mines, Makrach. This procurement is planned for the financial year 2026-27 and follows the Public Procurement Rules, 2004, using the Least Cost Based Selection (LCBS) technique under a single stage-one envelope procedure. Items being procured: - Loading and transportation of 6000 metric tons of good quality rock salt (boulders/lumpy size, no mixing of fines locally called 'soor') from Makrach Mine No. 51 to Makrach Bhelowal Depot including loading and unloading (distance: 16 KM) - Loading and transportation of 3000 metric tons of good quality rock salt (boulders/lumpy size, no mixing of fines) from Makrach Mine No. 51 to Makrach Weighbridge including loading and unloading (distance: 6 KM) - Loading and transportation of 6000 metric tons of good quality rock salt from Makrach Mine No. 51 to M/s. LCI Khewra (Direct) including loading and unloading (distance: 36 KM) The scope includes the loading and carriage of rock salt ensuring no mixing of fines, with quantities subject to dispatch requirements and quality standards. The contract duration is one year, with estimated quantities not exceeding the specified amounts. The services require efficient handling and transportation over specified distances with proper loading and unloading at designated locations. Eligible bidders must be registered on EPADS v2.0 and comply with all legal, financial, and technical requirements including valid FBR registration and relevant experience. Bid security of PKR 200,000 is required, and bids must be submitted online via EPADS v2.0 by the deadline of Monday, July 27, 2026 at 11:00 AM. Manual submissions are not accepted. The bid opening will be held on the same day at 11:30 AM on EPADS v2.0. A practical tip for bidders is to ensure timely registration on EPADS v2.0 and to submit all required documents including original bid security to the PMDC Head Office before the deadline to avoid disqualification. Careful attention to the quality specifications and loading requirements will enhance the chances of successful contract award. This tender offers a significant opportunity for transport and logistics providers experienced in bulk mineral handling to engage with a reputable government corporation in Islamabad Capital Territory.