Tender Details
Description / Scope of Work
The Pakistan Mineral Development Corporation invites bids for transportation and carriage of rock salt from Jansukh Mine No. 47 at PMDC Salt Mines, Warcah, under contract reference P88531. This is a non-consultancy services procurement conducted through open competitive bidding using the Least Cost Based Selection technique, with funds reserved under FY 2026-27. The procurement encompasses all logistics and transportation services required for the movement of rock salt from the Warcah salt mines, representing a significant operational requirement for the corporation's mining activities in the region.
Eligible bidders must be registered on EPADS v2.0 and are required to submit a bid security in the form of a pay order, banker's cheque, call at deposit, demand draft, or bid securing declaration as prescribed in the bidding document. Detailed eligibility criteria and evaluation parameters are specified in the standard bidding document available on the e-Pak Acquisition and Disposal System. The procurement follows the Public Procurement Rules, 2004, and related regulations issued by the procurement authority.
The e-bidding documents are accessible at https://epads.gov.pk/opportunities/federal/procurements/88531. Bidders must submit their e-bids through EPADS v2.0 on or before Thursday, September 3, 2026, at 03:00 PM, with bids opening on the same date. Interested parties should contact the Pakistan Mineral Development Corporation Assistant Vice President at the PMDC Head Office, 13 Sector H-9, Islamabad, by phone +92-317-177-8158 or email pmdcproch.9@gmail.com for further information and clarification.
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This is a transportation services contract for regular carriage of rock salt from an active mining operation at Warcah.
The tender is issued by a federal government entity using competitive bidding with Least Cost Based Selection, indicating price will be the primary evaluation criterion. PMDC has allocated budget for FY 2026-27, suggesting this may be an annual or recurring requirement. Bidders with logistics experience in mineral transport and established fleet capacity for bulk commodities appear well-positioned. The tight submission deadline of approximately three weeks may disadvantage unprepared operators.
Who can bid: Bidders must be registered on EPADS v2.0. Bid security is mandatory in the form of pay order, banker's cheque, call at deposit, demand draft, or bid securing declaration. The notice does not specify PEC category or other detailed eligibility restrictions. Typically, transportation service providers are required to hold valid business registration, NTN, and appropriate vehicle fitness certificates from provincial authorities.