AUCTION: Forest Produce Extraction Rights Neelum Forest Division 2026-27

NOTE: This is an AUCTION/LEASE notice, not a procurement tender. Bidders pay the department to acquire ownership, lease, rental, or collection rights. The Neelum Forest Division is inviting sealed bids for the auction of forest produce extraction rights for the financial year 2026-27. This auction covers multiple forest compartments and includes both timber and firewood extraction rights. The auction will be conducted at the office of the Neelum Forest Division, and interested parties are encouraged to participate as per the terms and conditions outlined in the notice. Items being auctioned: - Compartment 04 Neelum: Kail 320,000 cft, Firewood 50,000 cft, Reserve Price: Rs. 587,082 - Compartment 08 Neelum: Kail 130,000 cft, Firewood 50,000 cft, Reserve Price: Rs. 214,911 - Compartment 16 Neelum: Kail 35,000 cft, Firewood 3,703 cft, Reserve Price: Rs. 104,277 - Compartment 12 Neelum: Kail 105,000 cft, Firewood 30,000 cft, Reserve Price: Rs. 267,949 - Compartment 07 Athmuqam: Firewood 25,000 cft, Reserve Price: Rs. 38,498 - Compartment 25 Dawarian: Firewood 8,000 cft, Reserve Price: Rs. 16,308 The technical scope includes the extraction and transportation of specified quantities of Kail timber and firewood from designated forest compartments. Bidders must comply with all forest department regulations and extraction guidelines. The auction is open to eligible contractors and firms with relevant experience in forest produce handling. Earnest Money at the rate of 20% of the reserve price must be deposited in the form of CDR or Pay Order in favor of the Divisional Forest Officer, Neelum. The deadline for submission of sealed bids is **07 September 2026 at 2:30 PM**. Bids must be submitted at the office of the Neelum Forest Division. For further details, interested parties may contact the office during working hours. A practical tip: Ensure your Earnest Money instrument is valid and matches the required percentage of the reserve price for your chosen lot, as incomplete or incorrect CDRs will lead to disqualification.