AUCTION: Balochistan Tobacco Cess Collection Rights for 2026-27 Season

NOTE: This is an AUCTION/LEASE notice, not a procurement tender. Bidders pay the department to acquire ownership, lease, rental, or collection rights. Pakistan Tobacco Board (PTB) invites sealed bids for the auction of collection rights for Tobacco Cess in Balochistan for the 2026-27 season. This auction grants the successful bidder the exclusive right to collect the federal cess on tobacco produced in Balochistan during the specified season. The auction is open to all eligible parties who can fulfill the financial and legal requirements set by PTB. Items being auctioned: - Exclusive collection rights for Tobacco Cess (federal cess) on tobacco produced in Balochistan for the 2026-27 season The technical scope covers the collection of cess from all tobacco growers and traders in Balochistan, ensuring timely deposit of collected amounts to PTB as per the agreement. The successful bidder will be responsible for full compliance with PTB regulations and must maintain transparent records of all collections and deposits. Eligibility criteria include submission of CDRs (Call Deposit Receipts) equivalent to 10% of the estimated cess collection amount, which is Rs. 10.491 million. Bidders must also demonstrate experience in similar collection contracts and provide proof of financial capacity. The agreement will be signed after verification of credentials and fulfillment of all legal formalities. The deadline for submission of sealed bids is **2026-09-31 23:59:59** at the PTB office in Peshawar. Bids must be submitted in person, accompanied by all required documents and earnest money. For further details, contact the PTB office at the numbers provided below. A practical tip: Ensure your CDR is valid and issued by a reputable bank, and double-check that all supporting documents are properly attested before submission to avoid disqualification at the technical scrutiny stage.