Supply of 10,000 Feet of Steel Wire Rope for PMDC Collieries Sor Range

The Pakistan Mineral Development Corporation (PMDC) invites sealed bids for the supply of 10,000 feet of galvanized flexible steel wire rope, 16mm, 05 sooter (6x19) for PMDC Collieries located in Sor Range, Quetta. This procurement is planned for the financial year 2026-27 and will be conducted through the e-Pak Acquisition and Disposal System (EPADS) v2.0 using the Least Cost Based Selection (LCBS) technique. Items being procured: - Steel Wire Rope Flexible, Galvanized, 16mm, 05 Sooter (6x19), total quantity 10,000 feet, with delivery split as 5,000 feet within 5 days and 5,000 feet within 30 days to PMDC Collieries Sor Range, Quetta. The technical scope includes supply of high-quality galvanized steel wire rope suitable for mining operations at the Sor Range collieries. The supplier is responsible for delivery and placement of material at the designated store/site at their own cost and risk. The contract period is two months from the issuance of the purchase order, with firm and fixed rates applicable throughout. Eligibility criteria require bidders to be registered with FBR, hold valid licenses, and submit affidavits confirming no litigation, disputes, conflicts of interest, or blacklisting with PMDC. Bid security must be submitted as per the bidding documents. Bidders must be registered on EPADS v2.0 to participate. Key dates include bid submission by Friday, September 25, 2026, at 03:00 PM, with bid opening on the same day at 03:30 PM via EPADS v2.0. Manual bids will not be accepted. The bid security original must be submitted physically before the deadline at PMDC Head Office, Islamabad. A practical tip for bidders: Ensure timely registration on EPADS v2.0 and submission of all required documents including bid security to avoid disqualification. Familiarize yourself with the bidding documents and technical specifications to prepare a compliant and competitive bid. For further details and bid submission, visit https://epads.gov.pk/opportunities/federal/procurements/133855 or contact the Assistant Vice President at PMDC Head Office, Islamabad.