Transportation and Carriage of Rock Salt from Jansukh Mines No. 47 & 59 to PMDC Salt Mines, Warcha

This tender from Pakistan Mineral Development Corporation in Warcha, Punjab, invites bids for the transportation and carriage of rock salt from Jansukh Mines No. 47 and 59 to the PMDC Salt Mines depot and Olympia Chemicals. The scope covers loading, unloading, and transportation of good quality rock salt, explicitly excluding boulders, lumpy rock salt, and fines locally called 'soor'. The contract duration is one year, with monthly and annual quantities specified for each mine. The work involves careful handling and transportation of rock salt using tractor-trolleys equipped with hydraulic unloading systems and double brake systems for safety. The contractor must ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards, including valid HTV licenses for drivers and fitness certificates for vehicles. The salt will be weighed at the PMDC Warcha weighbridge to ensure accurate delivery quantities. The contract includes penalties for failure to meet targets and provisions for contract cancellation in case of non-compliance. Bidders should be registered with FBR and PRA departments, have at least two years of relevant experience, and provide financial soundness proof. The tender requires earnest money deposits of PKR 500,000 for Lot 1 and PKR 200,000 for Lot 2. The contractor must comply with all applicable labor laws and safety regulations. This tender is ideal for firms with strong logistics capabilities and experience in bulk material transportation. The submission deadline is set for 04 February 2026 at 11:00 AM, with bid opening at 11:30 AM on the same day at the PMDC Head Office, 13-H-9, Islamabad. Bidders must submit their bids electronically via EPAD and provide original bid security instruments physically before the deadline. Pro-Tip: Ensure your bid includes all required documents listed in the checklist, especially the registration certificates with FBR and PRA, and the financial soundness proof. Missing any of these can lead to outright rejection. Also, carefully review the penalty clauses related to quantity shortfall to avoid unexpected costs.