Sorting, Grinding and Packing of Special Powder Salt at PMDC Salt Mines Warcha

The Pakistan Mineral Development Corporation (PMDC) invites electronic bids for the sorting, grinding, and packing of special powder salt at its Salt Mines located in Warcha, District Khushab. This procurement is specifically for the operation of one China Chakki/Disk Mill for the production of special powder salt. The scope includes grinding good quality pink salt, packing it in bags with liners, sorting the salt to depot/yard, special packing in 25 Kg and 50 Kg bags for export, and transportation of the salt from the grinding mill to the packing place within 1.5 KM including loading and unloading. The contract duration is one year with the possibility of extension based on mutual consent and price index adjustments. The estimated quantity is 7,500 MT per year for grinding and sorting. The tender requires bidders to be registered with the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) and Punjab Revenue Authority (PRA) with active taxpayer status. Bidders must have a minimum of 5 years experience operating grinding plants and submit relevant experience certificates and work orders. Financial soundness proof and a list of owners and management team with resumes are also required. The bid security (Earnest Money) is Rs. 300,000 in the form of a demand draft or pay order in favor of PMDC. The electronic bids must be submitted via EPADS by 10th July 2026 at 11:00 AM, with bid opening at 11:30 AM the same day at PMDC Head Office Islamabad. Original bid security must be submitted before online bid submission. The contract includes penalties for failure to meet quality or delivery obligations and requires compliance with PMDC HSE policies. A practical tip for bidders is to ensure all documents are duly signed and stamped, and to carefully follow the single stage single envelope submission method on EPADS to avoid disqualification. Early preparation of bid security and experience documentation will help meet the strict submission deadline. This tender offers a valuable opportunity for experienced contractors in salt processing to engage with a reputable government corporation in a specialized sector.