AUCTION: Lease Rights of Guzara Forest Lots in Tehsil Balakot, District Mansehra for 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 Forest Department Khyber Pakhtunkhwa is inviting sealed bids for the auction of lease rights for multiple Guzara Forest lots located in Tehsil Balakot, District Mansehra for the financial year 2026-27. This auction presents an opportunity for interested parties to acquire the rights to utilize forest resources from specified lots for a fixed period, under the terms and conditions set by the department. Items being auctioned: - Lot 1: Guzara Forest Balakot, 239.33 kanal, 2025-26/1 - Lot 2: Guzara Forest Balakot, 197.7 kanal, 2025-26/2 - Lot 3: Guzara Forest Balakot, 207.81 kanal, 2025-26/3 - Lot 4: Guzara Forest Balakot, 168.88 kanal, 2025-26/4 - Lot 5: Guzara Forest Balakot, 200.67 kanal, 2025-26/5 - Lot 6: Guzara Forest Balakot, 192.71 kanal, 2025-26/6 - Lot 7: Guzara Forest Balakot, 183.85 kanal, 2025-26/7 - Lot 8: Guzara Forest Balakot, 192.12 kanal, 2025-26/8 - Lot 9: Guzara Forest Balakot, 158.62 kanal, 2025-26/9 - Lot 10: Guzara Forest Balakot, 241.65 kanal, 2025-26/10 - Lot 11: Guzara Forest Balakot, 197.22 kanal, 2025-26/11 - Lot 12: Guzara Forest Balakot, 205.78 kanal, 2025-26/12 - Lot 13: Guzara Forest Balakot, 183.45 kanal, 2025-26/13 - Lot 14: Guzara Forest Balakot, 233.81 kanal, 2025-26/14 - Lot 15: Guzara Forest Balakot, 227.86 kanal, 2025-26/15 - Lot 16: Guzara Forest Balakot, 237.1 kanal, 2025-26/16 - Lot 17: Guzara Forest Balakot, 207.3 kanal, 2025-26/17 - Lot 18: Guzara Forest Balakot, 216.06 kanal, 2025-26/18 - Lot 19: Guzara Forest Balakot, 225.28 kanal, 2025-26/19 - Lot 20: Guzara Forest Balakot, 197.51 kanal, 2025-26/20 - Lot 21: Guzara Forest Balakot, 221.9 kanal, 2025-26/21 - Lot 22: Guzara Forest Balakot, 231.65 kanal, 2025-26/22 - Lot 23: Guzara Forest Balakot, 161.92 kanal, 2025-26/23 - Lot 24: Guzara Forest Balakot, 220.63 kanal, 2025-26/24 - Lot 25: Guzara Forest Balakot, 266.95 kanal, 2025-26/25 - Lot 26: Guzara Forest Balakot, 214.2 kanal, 2025-26/26 - Lot 27: Guzara Forest Balakot, 138.89 kanal, 2025-26/27 Total area: 5570.04 kanal The technical scope includes the right to extract and utilize forest produce from the specified lots, subject to compliance with all departmental regulations and environmental safeguards. Bidders must submit an earnest money deposit of **PKR 200,000** per lot in the form of a call deposit receipt (CDR) along with their application. Only those registered with the Forest Department and meeting the eligibility criteria will be allowed to participate. The auction will be held on **15 October 2026 at 11:00 AM** at the office of the Divisional Forest Officer, Balakot. Interested parties should ensure timely submission of all required documents and earnest money. It is advisable to visit the forest lots in advance to assess the site conditions and potential yield. For a competitive edge, bidders should prepare all documentation in advance and clarify any queries with the department before the auction date.