Supply of Steel Wire Rope Flexible for PMDC Collieries Sor Range Quetta

The Pakistan Mineral Development Corporation (PMDC) is inviting bids for the procurement of goods planned for the financial year 2026-27. This procurement is specifically for the supply of Steel Wire Rope Flexible, to be used on an as and when required basis for PMDC Collieries located in Sor Range, Quetta. The tender reference number is P69689. Items being procured: - Steel Wire Rope Flexible (quantity as required) This procurement involves supply of steel wire ropes suitable for mining operations at the Sor Range collieries. The materials must meet the technical specifications outlined in the bidding documents available on the e-Pak Acquisition and Disposal System (EPADS) v2.0 portal. The scope includes delivery to the site in Quetta and compliance with all quality and safety standards relevant to mining equipment. Eligible bidders must be registered on EPADS v2.0 and comply with all Public Procurement Rules, 2004, including submission of Earnest Money in the form of Pay Order, Call at Deposit, or Demand Draft as specified in the bidding documents. Bidders should have relevant experience in supplying mining equipment or similar industrial goods and must be registered with FBR and on the Active Taxpayers List (ATL). The bidding process follows a Single Stage-One Envelope procedure using the Least Cost Based Selection (LCBS) technique. Bids must be submitted electronically through EPADS v2.0 by Monday, August 24, 2026, at 11:00 AM. Bid opening will occur the same day at 11:30 AM via EPADS. Manual submissions will not be entertained. For assistance with registration or technical issues on EPADS, bidders may contact the PPRA Office in Islamabad or refer to the tutorial available on YouTube. The submission deadline and bid security requirements must be strictly observed to avoid disqualification. A practical tip for bidders is to ensure timely registration on EPADS v2.0 well before the closing date and to carefully review the bid security instructions to avoid rejection of bids due to non-compliance. Early preparation and adherence to the technical specifications will enhance the chances of success in this procurement.