Auction of Polling Record and Waste Papers for Pulp Making

The Office of the Provincial Election Commissioner Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, located in Peshawar, is offering an auction for polling record and waste papers related to Local Government Elections 2021-22, Cantonment Board Elections 2021, and subsequent bye-elections excluding constituencies with court cases. The material includes approximately 230,696 kilograms of polling record and old electoral rolls intended solely for pulp making by qualified pulp manufacturing firms or paper mills. The auction process is conducted through the E-PADs portal of PPRA, with bids to be submitted electronically by 11:00 AM on May 20, 2026. The reserve price is set at Rs. 57 per kilogram excluding taxes. The successful bidder must provide a performance guarantee of Rs. 1,000,000 in the form of a Pay Order or CDR and ensure confidentiality and proper use of the material, which cannot be resold or burnt. The contract includes lifting and transportation of the material from multiple districts within Khyber Pakhtunkhwa at the bidder's own cost and responsibility. Eligibility requires valid NTN/GST registration, relevant government sector experience, and no blacklisting by PPRA. Technical evaluation carries 40% weightage based on ownership of a pulp making factory, documented SOPs, financial capability, relevant experience, and annual turnover. Financial bids carry 60% weightage. Bidders must submit a CDR as bid security and the original to the Provincial Election Commissioner's office before the deadline. A practical tip for bidders is to ensure all authentication documents and joint venture authorizations are complete and attached to avoid disqualification. The auction committee will conduct a site visit to the mill/factory before awarding the contract. This tender offers a significant opportunity for pulp manufacturers to acquire large quantities of government election waste paper under clear terms and conditions with a transparent evaluation process. The submission deadline and earnest money requirements are strictly enforced, so timely and complete bids are essential.