Auction of Tobacco Cess Collection Rights in Balochistan by Pakistan Tobacco Board

Pakistan Tobacco Board invites bidders to an auction of tobacco cess collection rights in Balochistan for the 2026–27 season. The collection contract will run from 12 November 2026 to 30 June 2027. The auction will take place on 11 November 2026 at 11:00 a.m. at the Pakistan Tobacco Board Head Office in Peshawar.

Intending bidders must provide their National Tax Number, a copy of their Computerised National Identity Card and a bank draft of Rs. 4,000,000 as security in favour of Pakistan Tobacco Board. These must reach the Board by 10 November 2026. National Tax Numbers will be verified. A representative participating on behalf of a registered company must provide the relevant company registration and authorisation documents.

The successful bidder must deposit 25% of the bid amount together with Rs. 1,000,000 security. Subsequent instalments are payable on 12 January 2027, 12 March 2027 and 12 May 2027. A bank guarantee covering the remaining contractual payment obligations must also be furnished, valid through the contract expiry date of 30 June 2027. Failure to make the required deposits or subsequent payments may result in forfeiture of security, cancellation of the contract and further action under the auction conditions.

Cess is to be collected at the prescribed rates per kilogram: Flue-Cured Virginia, plain areas, Rs. 16.35; Flue-Cured Virginia, sub-mountain areas, Rs. 18.47; Burley tobacco, Rs. 9.48; local tobacco for hookah, naswar and snuff, Rs. 7.87; Dark Air-Cured tobacco, Rs. 11.66; and Sun-Cured Virginia tobacco, Rs. 10.50. The contractor must follow the Board's collection instructions and applicable rates.

Bidders should inspect the cess collection arrangements and assess the costs and commercial viability before participating. The successful bidder will enter into an agreement with Pakistan Tobacco Board and will be responsible for making the arrangements required to operate the collection contract. Obstruction of tobacco transport or unlawful collection practices may lead to legal action. The contractor bears the commercial risks associated with the contract, including losses arising from circumstances affecting collection, and cannot claim compensation from the Board on that basis.

Auction conditions are available on the Pakistan Tobacco Board website, www.ptb.gov.pk. For enquiries, contact the Deputy Director, Pakistan Tobacco Board, Peshawar, at 091-9217152 or 091-9217149. The earlier advertisement dated 2 November 2026 concerning this auction is cancelled.