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

The Pakistan Mineral Development Corporation (PMDC) invites bids for the loading and transportation/carriage of rock salt from Makrach Mine No. 63 at PMDC Salt Mines, Makrach. This procurement is planned for the fiscal year 2026-27 and aims to cover eligible payments under the contract for the specified tender. Items being procured: - Loading and transportation/carriage of rock salt from Makrach Mine No. 63 at PMDC Salt Mines, Makrach The procurement will be conducted through the e-Pak Acquisition and Disposal System (EPADS) v2.0, using a Single Stage One Envelope procedure with Least Cost Based Selection (LCBS) technique in accordance with the Public Procurement Rules, 2004. All bids must be accompanied by a Bid Security in the form of Pay Order, Banker's Cheque, Call at Deposit, Demand Draft, or Bid Securing Declaration as described in the bidding documents. E-bidding documents containing detailed terms, conditions, specifications, and requirements are available on EPADS at https://epads.gov.pk/opportunities/federal/procurements/82810. Bids must be submitted through EPADS v2.0 on or before Thursday, August 27, 2026, 03:30 PM. E-bids will be opened the same day at 03:00 PM. Manual submission of bids will not be entertained. Vendors not registered on EPADS v2.0 may register at https://vendors.epads.gov.pk/. A tutorial for registration is available at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MNW6T38v7tc. In terms of Rules 48 of Public Procurement Rules, 2004, the Grievance Redressal Committee (GRC) is notified for this procurement. Notification copy is available on the procuring agency's website and EPADS v2.0 as well as the Authority's website at www.ppra.org.pk. This tender is issued by the Pakistan Mineral Development Corporation (PMDC) headquartered in Islamabad Capital Territory. Interested bidders should ensure compliance with all requirements and timely submission through the EPADS portal. A practical tip for bidders is to complete their EPADS registration well in advance to avoid last-minute technical issues and to carefully review the bid security requirements to ensure eligibility.