Auction of Fee Collection Rights at Shamsabad General Bus Stand by Cantonment Board Kohat

Cantonment Board Kohat invites participation in a public auction for the collection contract at Shamsabad General Bus Stand, Kohat Cantonment. The contract covers a two-year period from 1 December 2026 to 30 November 2028.

The vehicle categories covered are air-conditioned and non-air-conditioned buses, coaches and flying coaches; air-conditioned and non-air-conditioned motor cars and taxis; Datsun vehicles, Suzuki vehicles and pickups; and bicycles, motorcycles, rickshaws and other vehicles. Existing shops, cabins and service workshops within the bus stand are also included in the contract. Shop rents must be collected at the approved rates, and the contractor must prepare a list of businesses operating within the bus stand and their rental obligations.

The first auction will take place on 24 November 2026 at 11:00 a.m. A second auction, if required, is scheduled for 25 November 2026, followed by a third auction, if required, on 26 November 2026.

A participant must deposit Rs. 2,500,000 in cash as security before participating. The security must be deposited one day before the auction, together with a copy of the participant's national identity card. The original identity card must be presented on the auction day. A person bidding on behalf of another person must provide an authenticated authority letter from that person. Cantonment Board employees may not participate.

The successful bidder must immediately deposit one-tenth of the total bid amount. Failure to make this payment will result in forfeiture of the security. The remaining amount and applicable dues must be paid in monthly instalments by the fifth day of each month. Late payment attracts a penalty of Rs. 5,000 per day. The contract amount will increase by 10 percent for the second year. Applicable income tax at FBR rates and other taxes are payable by the contractor.

The contractor must register with Cantonment Board Kohat within seven days of acceptance. The contract, or any part of it, may not be sublet. The contractor must maintain cleanliness, vehicle parking arrangements and the relevant registers, and must preserve the existing building structures. Maintenance of the premises, drainage and toilets is the contractor's responsibility. Damage attributable to the contractor will be recovered from the contractor.

The contractor may not seek a reduction in contractual payments because of losses or reduced collections. Unauthorized stalls, handcarts and unrelated commercial activities within the bus stand are prohibited. Unlawful goods or activities remain the contractor's responsibility. Breach of the conditions may lead to cancellation and forfeiture of security. The Cantonment Board reserves its rights under Rule 33 of the PPRA Rules, and its decision concerning the auction conditions will be final.

For contact, the issuing officer is the Administrator/Cantonment Executive Officer, Kohat Cantonment. Telephone: 0922-9260184.