Workmen Compensation Coverage for Workers Engaged with Sindh Lakhra Coal Mining Company Raising Contractors

Sindh Lakhra Coal Mining Company Pvt. Ltd. (SLCMC), under the Energy Department, Government of Sindh, Karachi, is procuring Workmen Compensation Coverage services for workers engaged with its raising contractors. This procurement is crucial to ensure insurance coverage and compensation for workers exposed to the hazardous conditions of coal mining within the Lakhra Coal Field district Jamshoro. The scope includes comprehensive insurance coverage for approximately 1500 workers, addressing risks such as machinery hazards, dust exposure, heavy lifting, and occupational diseases including silicosis and pneumoconiosis. The contract requires authorized insurance companies with a minimum AA+ credit rating from JCR-VIS or PACRA, registered with SECP, FBR, and SRB. Bidders must demonstrate relevant experience in similar contracts, provide detailed company profiles, and comply with mandatory eligibility criteria including valid tax registrations and integrity pacts. The procurement follows the Single Stage – Two Envelope method under SPPRA Rules 2010 (Amended). The estimated cost is bold PKR 15 Million, with a bid security of 2% of the bid offer. The bid validity period is 90 days. Tender documents can be obtained from the SLCMC office in Karachi or downloaded from the SPPRA EPAD Portal and the official SLCMC website. The submission deadline is 23rd June 2026 at 12:00 pm, with bid opening at 12:30 pm on the same day at the SLCMC head office. Bidders are advised to carefully prepare their technical and financial proposals, ensuring all mandatory documents and bid security are included to avoid disqualification. A practical tip for bidders is to thoroughly review the detailed terms of references and technical specifications to align their proposals with the required coverage and legal provisions under the Sindh Workmen Compensation Act 2015. Early submission through the EPADS portal is recommended to avoid last-minute technical issues.