AUCTION: Canteen Lease Rights at Seven Government Schools Mardan 2026

NOTE: This is an AUCTION/LEASE notice, not a procurement tender. Bidders pay the department to acquire ownership, lease, rental, or collection rights. The District Education Office Mardan is inviting sealed bids for the lease rights of canteens at seven government schools in Mardan. This public auction is being held for the disposal of canteen lease rights for the 2026 session, as the previous contracts have expired or the facilities are currently unused. Interested parties are encouraged to participate in this open auction process to secure the right to operate school canteens at the following locations: - Government Primary School Qasim, Toru Mardan (2 canteens, auction date: 2026-09-05) - Government Primary School Alif Ba, Camp No. 4, Mardan (4 canteens, auction date: 2026-09-05) - Government Primary School No. 4, Mardan (4 canteens, auction date: 2026-09-06) - Government Primary School Garhi Kapura, Mardan (4 canteens, auction date: 2026-09-07) - Government Primary School Lair Garhi, Mardan (2 canteens, auction date: 2026-09-07) - Government Primary School Shujaabad, Lund Khwar (4 canteens, auction date: 2026-09-09) - Government Primary School Noor Zhumar, Mardan (4 canteens, auction date: 2026-09-09) Each applicant must deposit an earnest money of PKR 50,000 in the form of a pay order or CDR before the auction at the office. The successful bidder will be required to pay the full bid amount on the spot, and failure to do so will result in forfeiture of the earnest money. All legal obligations and taxes will be the responsibility of the successful bidder. The department reserves the right to accept or reject any bid without assigning any reason. The auction will be conducted at the respective school premises on the specified dates. For bidders, it is advisable to visit the school locations in advance to assess the canteen facilities and estimate potential business volume. This practical step can help in making an informed bid and preparing the required documentation in advance.