Tender Details
Description / Scope of Work
The Pakistan Mineral Development Corporation (PMDC) invites competitive bids for the transportation of rock salt from the main mine to M/s. LCI New Dissolving Basin at PMDC Salt Mines, Khewra. This is a non-consultancy services procurement under Federal jurisdiction, planned for fiscal year 2026-27, with the tender reference P102613. The scope involves logistics and transport operations at the Khewra salt mines location. The procurement will be conducted through the ePADS v2.0 e-procurement platform using a Single Stage-One Envelope procedure under open competitive bidding methodology with Least Cost Based Selection (LCBS) technique, in accordance with the Public Procurement Rules 2004.
Bidders must be registered on ePADS v2.0 to participate. All bids must be accompanied by bid security in the form of a pay order, banker's cheque, call deposit, demand draft, or a bid securing declaration on the prescribed format. The bidding document outlines detailed eligibility criteria, evaluation procedures, service specifications, and contractual conditions that prospective bidders must review and comply with.
The electronic bidding documents are available on the ePADS portal at https://epads.gov.pk/opportunities/federal/procurements/102613. Bidders must submit their e-bids through EPADS v2.0 on or before Thursday, September 17, 2026 at 11:00 AM, with bid opening scheduled for the same day on the EPADS platform. For inquiries, contact PMDC Assistant Vice President at Phone: +92-317-177-8158 or Email: pmdcproch.9@gmail.com. PMDC Head Office is located at 13, Sector H-9, Islamabad.
For Bidders: Our Analysis PAKISTANTENDER INSIGHT
Independent analysis by PakistanTender — not part of the official notice. Always confirm details against the original tender document.
This is a national-level transport and logistics contract for rock salt movement at PMDC's Khewra facility.
The tender appears medium-scale based on the scope of mine-to-basin transportation operations. Notably, this uses the faster Single Stage-One Envelope procedure rather than two-stage bidding, suggesting PMDC prioritises speed. Registration on ePADS v2.0 is mandatory, which filters casual bidders. The September 2026 deadline is tight relative to the August 28 publication date, allowing less than three weeks for bid preparation. No contract value is stated in the notice, making cost estimation difficult upfront.
Who can bid: Bidders must be registered on ePADS v2.0 platform. The notice does not explicitly state PEC or SECP registration requirements; however, typically for non-consultancy services in Pakistan, firms should hold valid National Tax Number (NTN), SECP registration if applicable to their legal structure, and relevant operational licenses. Sole proprietors may be eligible if duly registered with tax authorities.