Transportation and Unloading of Rock Salt from Main Mine to PMDC Salt Depot Khewra and LCI Dissolving Basins

The Pakistan Mineral Development Corporation (PMDC) is inviting bids for the transportation and unloading of rock salt from the Main Mine to various locations in Khewra. This procurement is specific to the transportation of good quality rock salt from almost 80 working faces scattered inside the mine to three main destinations: PMDC Salt Depot Khewra, M/s. LCI new dissolving basin, and M/s. LCI old dissolving basin. The department responsible for this tender is the Pakistan Mineral Development Corporation (PMDC), located in Islamabad Capital Territory, with the project execution in Khewra, Punjab. Items being procured: - Transportation of 100,000 metric tons of rock salt from Main Mine to PMDC Salt Depot Khewra - Transportation of 130,000 metric tons of rock salt from Main Mine to M/s. LCI new dissolving basin - Transportation of 20,000 metric tons of rock salt from Main Mine to M/s. LCI old dissolving basin The technical scope involves the carriage and unloading of rock salt over a period of 365 days. The salt is sourced from multiple working faces inside the mine, requiring efficient logistics and handling capabilities. Bidders must ensure timely and safe delivery to the specified depots and basins. The tender requires bidders to be registered on EPADS v2.0 and to submit bids online. The procurement method is open competitive bidding using Least Cost Based Selection (LCBS). Eligibility criteria include valid registrations such as NADRA CNIC/NICOP for individuals, FBR NTN for sole proprietorships, GSTN for partnerships, and PRA for companies. Experience in similar transportation services and financial capability are essential. The bid security is set at PKR 1,000,000, and the performance guarantee is 5% of the contract price. The submission deadline is **Thursday, August 6, 2026 at 11:00 AM** via EPADS v2.0. Bids will be opened the same day at 11:30 AM. Manual submissions are not accepted. The contact person is the Assistant Vice President (AVP) at PMDC Head Office, Sector H-9, Islamabad. Phone: +92-317-177-8158, Email: pmdcproch.9@gmail.com. A practical tip for bidders: Ensure your bid security original form is submitted to the PMDC Head Office before the deadline to avoid disqualification. Also, register early on EPADS v2.0 and review the bidding documents carefully to comply with all technical and financial requirements. This will enhance your chances of success in this competitive tender.