AUCTION: Sand Extraction Lease Rights for Various Locations in Quetta District 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 Mines and Minerals Department Balochistan is inviting sealed bids for the auction of sand extraction (de-silting) lease rights for multiple sites across Quetta district for the financial year 2026-27. This auction provides an opportunity for interested parties to acquire exclusive rights to collect and sell sand from designated riverbeds and nullahs, subject to the terms and conditions set by the department. The auction will be conducted at the office of the Assistant Commissioner (Revenue), Quetta, on the specified dates and times for each lot. Items being auctioned: - Lot 1: Sand extraction rights for Surkhab Nullah and adjacent areas, reserve price Rs. 500,000, auction on 18 November 2026 at 12:00 PM - Lot 2: Sand extraction rights for Jabal Nullah and adjacent areas, reserve price Rs. 100,000, auction on 18 November 2026 at 12:30 PM - Lot 3: Sand extraction rights for Kharzan Nullah and adjacent areas, reserve price Rs. 100,000, auction on 18 November 2026 at 1:00 PM - Lot 4: Sand extraction rights for Sariab Nullah and adjacent areas, reserve price Rs. 300,000, auction on 18 November 2026 at 1:30 PM - Lot 5: Sand extraction rights for Kuchlak Nullah and adjacent areas, reserve price Rs. 5,000,000, auction on 18 November 2026 at 2:00 PM - Lot 6: Sand extraction rights for Hanna Nullah and adjacent areas, reserve price Rs. 1,000,000, auction on 18 November 2026 at 2:30 PM - Lot 7: Sand extraction rights for D.I. Khan Road and adjacent areas, reserve price Rs. 8,000,000, auction on 19 November 2026 at 11:00 AM Each lot specifies the location, reserve price, and auction schedule. Bidders must submit earnest money (Pay Order or CDR) equal to 25% of the reserve price for each lot they wish to bid on. Only those present at the auction venue with valid documentation and earnest money will be eligible to participate. The successful bidder must deposit the remaining amount as per departmental instructions. All participants must be registered with FBR and on the Active Taxpayers List (ATL). The department reserves the right to accept or reject any bid without assigning reasons. Bidders are advised to carefully review the terms and conditions, visit the sites beforehand, and ensure all required documents are complete. For best results, arrive early at the auction venue to complete registration and clarify any queries with the Assistant Commissioner's office.