AUCTION: Food Street/Cooked Food Stalls Lease Rights Bahawalpur Zoo 2026

NOTE: This is an AUCTION/LEASE notice, not a procurement tender. Bidders pay the department to acquire ownership, lease, rental, or collection rights. District Council Bahawalpur is inviting sealed bids for the lease rights of Food Street/Cooked Food stalls located within Bahawalpur Zoo for the year 2026. This auction provides an opportunity for interested parties to operate food stalls and cooked food outlets at a prime public location, catering to the daily visitors of the zoo. The auction is being conducted by the District Council Bahawalpur, and the stalls are situated within the premises of Bahawalpur Zoo, a popular destination in the city. Items being auctioned: - Lease rights for 20 stalls (10 on the right side, 10 on the left side) inside Bahawalpur Zoo, numbered 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10. The technical scope includes the operation of food and cooked food stalls, with the successful bidders responsible for maintaining hygiene, quality, and compliance with all relevant municipal and health regulations. The stalls are to be used exclusively for food-related business, and sub-letting is strictly prohibited. The lease period, terms of use, and other operational guidelines are detailed in the auction notice. Bidders must ensure that all food items are prepared and served in accordance with the standards set by the District Council and relevant authorities. Eligibility criteria require bidders to submit earnest money equivalent to 15 percent of the annual lease value in the form of a CDR or pay order. Only those registered with the relevant tax authorities and listed on the FBR Active Taxpayers List (ATL) are eligible to participate. Experience in food services or similar business operations will be considered an advantage. The deadline for submission of sealed bids is 23-09-2026. Bids must be submitted at the office of the District Council Bahawalpur within the stipulated time frame. A practical tip for interested bidders: Visit the zoo premises before submitting your bid to assess the footfall and strategic location of each stall, as this can significantly impact your business potential and profitability during the lease period.