AUCTION: Shrimp E-Auction at Farms in Muzaffargarh and Sargodha

NOTE: This is an AUCTION/LEASE notice, not a procurement tender. Bidders pay the department to acquire ownership, lease, rental, or collection rights. The Project Management Unit (PMU) Shrimp Aquaculture, a project under the Aquaculture and Fisheries Department Punjab, invites interested parties to participate in an e-auction for shrimp (L. vannamei) produced under research experiments at three farm sites located in Muzaffargarh and Sargodha districts. The auction process is conducted through an electronic platform as per the schedule provided. Items being auctioned: - Shrimp Farm Ali Wali, Muzaffargarh: 150 Tons, Reserve Price Rs 1,000 per Kg - Shrimp Farm Shahgarh, Muzaffargarh: 100 Tons, Reserve Price Rs 1,000 per Kg - Shrimp Farm 58 NB, Sargodha: 10 Tons, Reserve Price Rs 1,000 per Kg The auction process includes submission of bid security via PSID from 12 to 17 November 2026, inspection of shrimp crops through random netting by cast net from 18 to 20 November 2026, and the live e-auction portal window open on 21 November 2026 from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm for all three sites. Bidders must register on the e-auction portal www.eauction.punjab.gov.pk and submit bid security separately for each auction site. Only bidders who have deposited the bid security are eligible to participate. The bid security amounts vary by farm site, ranging from Rs 200,000 to Rs 3,000,000. A performance guarantee is also required. The successful bidder will be responsible for all costs related to harvesting operations including netting, handling, chilling, icing, packing, and transportation within 20 days from the effective date of contract. The department reserves the right to reject bids without reason and cancel the auction if necessary. Interested bidders should note the importance of timely bid submission and compliance with all terms and conditions. The auction is a unique opportunity to acquire shrimp stock from government research farms under transparent and regulated conditions. For further details and registration, bidders should contact the Project Director at PMU Shrimp Aquaculture Punjab, Lahore. The contact details and website are provided below. A practical tip for bidders: Ensure your bid security is submitted well before the deadline and keep proof of payment ready to avoid disqualification during the e-auction process.