Auction of Mineral Royalty Collection Contracts by Directorate General Mines and Minerals Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

The Directorate General Mines and Minerals, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, invites bids for mineral royalty collection contracts in eleven districts and subdivisions for financial year 2026-27. The contract period is seven months, from 1 December 2026 to 30 June 2027. Royalty collection is subject to the prescribed Schedule IV-A rates. The notice excludes radioactive minerals, precious metals, precious and semi-precious gemstones, and the specified permit-holder and joint-venture groups from the advertised collection arrangements.

The contracts, government reserve prices and corresponding earnest money amounts are: Haripur, Rs. 280,000,000 with Rs. 28,000,000 earnest money; Kohistan, Rs. 4,491,667 with Rs. 449,167; Kurram, Rs. 8,575,000 with Rs. 857,500; Peshawar, Rs. 612,500 with Rs. 61,250; Nowshera, Rs. 87,500,000 with Rs. 8,750,000; Mardan, Rs. 181,416,667 with Rs. 18,141,667; Buner, Rs. 183,750,000 with Rs. 18,375,000; Swat, Rs. 16,333,333 with Rs. 1,633,333; Upper Dir, Rs. 4,083,333 with Rs. 408,333; Chitral, Rs. 5,833,333 with Rs. 583,333; and Darra Adam Khel Subdivision, Kohat, Rs. 504,291,667 with Rs. 50,429,167. Each contract covers the same seven-month period.

Interested bidders must complete the participation requirements through the Directorate General Mines and Minerals, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. A bank statement for financial year 2026-27 is required before participation. Registration and participation documentation must be submitted by 19 November 2026. Contract conditions and the applicable Schedule IV-A royalty rates may be obtained from the Directorate General's office by 23 November 2026.

Earnest money must be furnished through an original CDR deposit in favour of the Director General Mines and Minerals, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, against account number 0066-2008140092. Sealed bids will be opened at the Directorate General's office on 23 November 2026 at 11:00 a.m.

The successful bidder must fulfil the payment conditions, including 10% of the bid amount as cash security and a 25% cash payment. Advance withholding tax, professional tax and 2% stamp duty are also payable. Successful bidders must register with the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Revenue Authority. Failure to fulfil the payment obligations can result in forfeiture of earnest money and blacklisting.

Bidders are responsible for assessing the royalty collection arrangements and relevant sites before bidding. Disputes affecting collection do not entitle the contractor to a deduction from the bid amount. Transfer of the contract rights to another person is prohibited. The notice is issued by the Assistant Director (Royalty), Directorate General Mines and Minerals, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Peshawar.