Procurement of Non-Consultancy Services for Tender for Sorting & Loading for Piece Grade Salt at PMDC Salt Mines Warcha

The Pakistan Mineral Development Corporation (PMDC) invites bids for the procurement of non-consultancy services related to the tender for sorting and loading of piece grade salt at PMDC Salt Mines Warcha. This procurement is planned for the financial year 2026-27 and is funded by PMDC to cover eligible payments under the contract referenced as '117313'. Items being procured: - Sorting of Piece Grade Salt - Loading of Piece Grade Salt The procurement will be conducted through the e-procurement system EPADS v2.0, following the Single Stage-One Envelope procedure under Open Competitive Bidding rules. Bidders must be registered on EPADS v2.0 and submit their bids electronically by the deadline. Manual submissions will not be entertained. All bids must be accompanied by a Bid Security as specified in the bidding documents. The detailed terms, conditions, specifications, and requirements are available on the e-Pak Acquisition and Disposal System (EPADS) portal at https://epads.gov.pk/opportunities/federal/procurements/117313. Bidders who are not yet registered on EPADS v2.0 can register themselves at https://vendors.epads.gov.pk/. A tutorial for registration is available at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MNW6T38v7tc. Grievance Redressal Committee (GRC) is notified as per Public Procurement Rules 2004. Notification copy and procurement details are also available on the procuring agency's website and PPRA website (www.ppra.org.pk). Bidders are advised to carefully review the bidding documents and ensure timely submission through EPADS before the closing date of Wednesday, September 30, 2026, at 11:00 AM. The technical and financial bids will be opened on the same day at 11:30 AM. Earnest Money in the form of Bid Security Deposit or CDR is mandatory. This tender is a valuable opportunity for qualified firms to participate in a transparent procurement process managed by PMDC in Islamabad. A practical tip for bidders: Ensure your EPADS registration is complete well before the deadline to avoid last-minute technical issues that could disqualify your bid.