AUCTION: Lease Rights for Timber Depots No. 01 and 02 Muzaffarabad 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 Service and General Administration Department (Timber Office) of the Azad Government of the State of Jammu & Kashmir invites sealed bids for the lease rights of timber depots for the financial year 2026-27 in Muzaffarabad Division. This auction provides an opportunity for interested parties to acquire the rights to operate and manage timber depots for the specified period, with all terms and conditions as outlined by the department. Items being auctioned: - Timber Depot No. 01 (Circle 61, Muzaffarabad) — Annual lease rights - Timber Depot No. 02 (Circle 28, Muzaffarabad) — Annual lease rights The total quantity for Timber Depot No. 01 is 61 units, and for Timber Depot No. 02 is 28 units, as per the official notice. The successful bidders will be granted the right to manage and operate these depots for the financial year 2026-27, with the lease period ending on 30 June 2027. Bidders must submit their offers in a sealed envelope, clearly marked, by **19 August 2026, 11:00 AM** at the designated office in Muzaffarabad. The auction will be conducted in the presence of the bidders at **11:30 AM** on the same day. Eligibility criteria include submission of earnest money amounting to **PKR 100,000** in the form of CDR or pay order, valid registration with AJK-PPRA, and compliance with all relevant procurement rules. Bidders must also provide proof of tax registration and meet any additional requirements specified in the notice. The department reserves the right to reject any or all bids without assigning any reason. A practical tip: Ensure your earnest money instrument is valid and attached with your bid, as incomplete submissions will not be entertained. For further details, visit the AJK-PPRA website or contact the department directly.