Tender for Rehabilitation, Excavation & Loading and Transportation of Rock Salt from Makrach Mine No. 03-B at PMDC Salt Mines Makrach

The Pakistan Mineral Development Corporation (PMDC) invites bids for the rehabilitation, excavation, loading, and transportation of rock salt from Makrach Mine No. 03-B located at PMDC Salt Mines Makrach. This procurement is planned for the fiscal year 2026-27 and aims to apply part of the proceeds of the Fund to cover eligible payments under the contract. The bidding process will be conducted through the EPADS v2.0 platform, ensuring transparency and compliance with the Public Procurement Rules, 2026. Items being procured: - Rehabilitation of Makrach Mine No. 03-B - Excavation of Rock Salt - Loading of Rock Salt - Transportation of Rock Salt from Makrach Mine Bidders must submit their bids electronically via EPADS v2.0 by Tuesday, November 3, 2026, at 11:00 AM. The bids will be opened the same day at 11:30 AM. Manual submissions will not be entertained. All bids must be accompanied by a Bid Security in the form of Pay Order, Banker's Cheque, Call at Deposit, or Demand Draft as described in the bidding documents. Detailed terms, conditions, and specifications are available on the e-Pak Acquisition and Disposal System (EPADS) portal. Eligible bidders should be registered on EPADS v2.0 and comply with all requirements including PEC registration and FBR/ATL status. The procurement follows the Single Stage-One Envelope procedure with Least Cost Based Selection (LCBS) technique. Interested bidders are advised to carefully review the bidding documents and ensure timely submission to avoid disqualification. A practical tip for bidders is to register early on the EPADS platform if not already registered, as late registration may cause delays or disqualification. Also, ensure that the bid security is prepared as per the instructions to avoid rejection.