AUCTION: Minor Minerals Lease Blocks in District Swat

NOTE: This is an AUCTION/LEASE notice, not a procurement tender. Bidders pay the department to acquire ownership, lease, rental, or collection rights. The District Auction Committee of District Swat invites applications from registered contractors of Minor Minerals for participation in auction and grant of Minor Mineral lease of two blocks in District Swat under section 78 sub section (3) of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Mines & Mineral Act-2017 for a one-year mining lease on an 'As is where is' basis against reserve price and call deposit for each block. The auction will be held at the office of Deputy Commissioner Swat on 27/10/2026 at 11:00 AM, with a backup date of 28/10/2026 at 11:00 AM in case of non-auction. Items being auctioned: - Block 1: Ghora Gat to Shamozai Bridge, Acreage 329, Reserve Price Rs. 5,676,000, Call Deposit Rs. 1,419,000 - Block 2: Shamozai Bridge to Barikot Bridge, Acreage 1275, Reserve Price Rs. 11,055,000, Call Deposit Rs. 2,763,750 Only persons or firms registered with Directorate General Mines & Minerals Khyber Pakhtunkhwa as Minor Minerals Contractors are eligible. Application form costs Rs. 10,000/- plus 2% KPPRA tax and 25% call deposit for each block must be submitted at least three working days before auction. Blacklisted or unregistered persons are barred from participation. Interested parties may visit the office of Assistant Director Mineral Development Swat to inspect the areas and obtain sketches. Call deposits and application fees are to be deposited in specified Bank of Khyber accounts. Applicants must submit attested CNIC, NTN, partnership deed/memorandum, and paid-up capital evidence if applicable. The successful bidder must deposit 1/4th of total bid as security within three days post-auction or forfeit call deposit. The lease area must be demarcated within 15 days at bidder's expense. Bidders are bound to pay excise duty, withholding tax, professional tax, and surface rent as per applicable laws. Only verified challans are valid for mineral transportation. The lease must be operated strictly under Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Mines & Minerals Act, 2017 and Riverbed Rules-2022. The competent authority reserves the right to accept or reject any bid with cogent reason. For further information, contact the Assistant Director Mineral Development Swat office from 09:00 AM to 05:00 PM on working days. A practical tip for bidders: Ensure your registration with the Directorate General Mines & Minerals Khyber Pakhtunkhwa is current and complete before applying, and prepare all required documents carefully to avoid disqualification.