Technical Consultancy Services for Gemstone Exploration, Resource Estimation, Gemstone Evaluation and Preliminary Economic Assessment (PEA) of the Hunza Ruby Project, Ahmedabad, Hunza, Gilgit-Baltistan

The Pakistan Mineral Development Corporation (PMDC) invites qualified firms to submit technical consultancy services for the Hunza Ruby Project located in Ahmedabad, Hunza, Gilgit-Baltistan. The scope includes gemstone exploration, resource estimation, gemstone evaluation, and a preliminary economic assessment (PEA) of the project. This consultancy is critical for advancing the understanding and economic viability of the Hunza Ruby deposit. Items being procured: - Technical Consultancy Services for Gemstone Exploration - Resource Estimation - Gemstone Evaluation - Preliminary Economic Assessment (PEA) of the Hunza Ruby Project Consultants are required to prepare technical and financial proposals in accordance with the updated e-Bidding documents. Proposals must be submitted through the e-PADS v2.0 portal on or before Monday, August 24, 2026, at 03:00 PM. The technical and financial bids will be opened the same day at 03:30 PM. Manual submissions will not be entertained. Eligible bidders should have relevant experience in gemstone exploration and economic assessment, with valid PEC registration and FBR/ATL compliance. Earnest money or bid security requirements are detailed in the bidding documents. The deadline for submission is strictly enforced, and bidders are advised to ensure timely upload of their proposals via the e-PADS platform. Late submissions will be rejected. A practical tip for bidders: Carefully review the updated e-Bidding documents and ensure all technical and financial components are complete and compliant before submission to avoid disqualification.