LEASE: Fishing Rights of Rawal Dam Islamabad for Three Years

NOTE: This is an AUCTION/LEASE notice, not a procurement tender. Bidders pay the department to acquire ownership, lease, rental, or collection rights. The Fisheries Department ICT, Islamabad invites bids for the lease of fishing rights at Rawal Dam, Islamabad for a period of three years from January 2027 to January 2030. This lease offers the exclusive right to catch fish in the water spread of Rawal Dam under the terms and conditions set forth by the department. Items being leased: - Right to catch fish in the water spread of Rawal Dam The lease is offered through an e-Auction on EPADS v2.0 with a reserve price of Rs. 58.85 million per annum. The lease money is payable in twelve quarterly installments, each constituting 25% of the annual bid, payable in advance. A performance security CDR equal to 10% of the annual bid is required. The lessee must comply with all fisheries regulations including closed seasons, minimum fish sizes, permitted gear, and conservation measures. The lessee is responsible for stocking fish seed annually and issuing angling licenses as per department rates. Eligibility criteria include registration on EPADS, active taxpayer status on FBR's ATL, and no blacklisting by PPRA or government bodies. Earnest money of Rs. 5.00 million by CDR or Pay Order is mandatory and must reach the Deputy Director Fisheries office before auction commencement. Bidders may inspect the site until 20-11-2026 and submit clarification requests via EPADS until 23-11-2026. The e-Auction will close on Thursday, 26-11-2026 at 01:00 PM with online evaluation at 01:30 PM. The successful bidder must acknowledge the award within 3 working days, deposit the first installment and performance security within 7 working days, and sign the lease agreement within 10 working days. Bidders are advised to carefully review all bidding documents and ensure timely submission of all required documents and earnest money to avoid disqualification. Participation in this lease offers a valuable opportunity to operate fishing activities at Rawal Dam under regulated and sustainable conditions. Contact the Fisheries Department ICT, Islamabad for further details and ensure compliance with all terms to maximize chances of success.