Carriage and Transportation of Rock Salt from PMDC Salt Depot Khewra to M/s LCI Khewra

This tender from Pakistan Mineral Development Corporation in Khewra, Punjab, invites bids for the carriage and transportation of rock salt. The scope covers the movement of good quality rock salt from the PMDC Salt Depot in Khewra directly to M/s LCI Khewra, including loading services. The contract is for one year, emphasizing reliable and timely transportation. The work involves handling a substantial annual quantity of 33,000 metric tons of rock salt. Transporters must ensure safe loading and delivery, maintaining the quality of salt during transit. The route and logistics require experienced contractors familiar with local conditions and capable of managing the volume efficiently. Bidders should be registered with the Sales Tax and Income Tax Departments, as well as the Punjab Revenue Authority. Compliance with Federal Board of Revenue regulations is mandatory. The tender requires a bid security of PKR 100,000 in the form of a pay order or demand draft. The contract will be awarded to the successful bidder who must sign the agreement within 10 days of acceptance. Tender validity is 90 days from the opening date. The submission deadline is set for 05 March 2026 at 11:00 AM, with bid opening at 11:30 AM on the same day via the EPAD electronic platform. Original bid security instruments must be submitted before the online deadline. The physical address for queries and submission is the PMDC Salt Mines office in Khewra. Pro-Tip: Ensure your bid security instrument is submitted in original before the online deadline to avoid disqualification. Also, carefully review the EPAD portal instructions to prevent technical issues during electronic submission.