AUCTION: 35 Eucalyptus Trees at EPADS Bahawalpur Station

NOTE: This is an AUCTION/LEASE notice, not a procurement tender. Bidders pay the department to acquire ownership, lease, rental, or collection rights. The Forest Department Bahawalpur is conducting an open auction for the sale of 35 mature Eucalyptus (Safeda) trees located at the EPADS premises, Bahawalpur Station. Interested parties are invited to participate in this public auction, which will be held on 21-10-2026 at 11:30 AM at the specified location. Items being auctioned: - 35 Eucalyptus (Safeda) trees (standing, to be felled and removed by the successful bidder) The auction will be conducted through the EPADS system, and only registered contractors and timber merchants are eligible to participate. Each participant must deposit a refundable earnest money of PKR 10,000 prior to the auction. The successful bidder will be required to pay the full bid amount within one month of the auction date. The trees are to be removed from the site at the bidder's own expense and risk, strictly following the department's guidelines and within the stipulated time frame. All applicable taxes and government levies will be borne by the successful bidder. The department reserves the right to reject any or all bids without assigning any reason. Bidders are advised to inspect the trees in advance and ensure compliance with all auction terms and conditions. The auction committee's decision will be final and binding. A practical tip: Arrive early on the auction day to complete registration and deposit earnest money, as latecomers may not be allowed to participate. Carefully review the tree locations and condition before bidding to make an informed offer. For further details, contact the Station Director at the numbers provided below.