Leasing of Jahangir Road (West) Open Plot Near Enquiry Office, Estate Office, Karachi

NOTE: This is an AUCTION/LEASE notice, not a procurement tender. Bidders pay the department to acquire ownership, lease, rental, or collection rights. The Ministry of Housing & Works Estate Office Management Regional Directorate Karachi invites electronic bids through EPADS v2.0 for the leasing of an open plot located at Jahangir Road (West), near Enquiry Office, Estate Office, Karachi. The property is a government open plot (commercial) with an approximate land area of 1,000 square yards. The proposed lease term is 20 years, extendable subject to satisfactory performance and government approval. The reserve rent is Rs. 300,000 per month with an annual escalation of 10% over the preceding year's rent. The bid security required is Rs. 72,000. Items being auctioned: - Open plot at Jahangir Road (West), near Enquiry Office, Estate Office, Karachi - Land area approx. 1,000 Sq Yards - Lease period 20 years with extension option - Reserve rent Rs. 300,000 per month - Annual escalation 10% The procedure follows a Single Stage - Two Envelope system via EPADS v2.0 online only. Technical bids must score a minimum of 35/50 to qualify for financial evaluation. The submission deadline is 10 November 2026 at 11:00 AM, with technical bid opening at 11:30 AM the same day. Permitted commercial uses include showroom, petrol, warehouse, storage, logistics, distribution, automobile workshop, service centre, office, commercial establishment, grocery, departmental store, restaurant, food outlet, and other commercial activities subject to approval. Eligibility criteria include valid CNIC, NTN and ATL status with FBR, valid registration with relevant authorities, minimum age 21 years, and relevant experience. Bidders must submit earnest money and comply with all applicable laws and regulations. Bidders are advised to carefully review the bidding documents available on EPADS and the Estate Office website. One practical tip is to ensure all technical and financial documents are complete and submitted electronically before the deadline to avoid disqualification.