General Bus Stand Shakardara Auction for Two-Year Collection Contract, Kohat

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

Interested bidders must submit the participation call deposit in favour of the Assistant Secretary, Government Transport Coordination Board, Kohat. If the auction cannot be completed on the first date, it will proceed on the second date and, where necessary, on the third date. Participants joining a subsequent auction must submit their deposit on the relevant auction day.

Bidding, payment and contract conditions

• Bidders must comply with the auction conditions. A bidder whose offer is accepted must sign the required agreement; failure to comply may result in forfeiture of the deposit and legal proceedings.
• The collection rights apply within the designated bus stand and terminal limits, including the associated parking area. Collections must remain within the authorised scope of the contract.
• The successful bidder must complete the required payment and contractual formalities within 10 days of acceptance. Failure to fulfil the conditions may result in rejection of the bid.
• The successful bidder must deposit one-tenth of the total bid amount as security at the auction. Participation deposits will be returned to unsuccessful bidders. The authority may reject a bid and conduct a fresh auction.
• Monthly instalments must be paid by the fifth day of each month. A request for an extension is subject to a PKR 5,000 late-payment charge. Failure to pay outstanding dues may result in default proceedings and cancellation of the contract.
• Failure to pay an instalment by the tenth day of the month attracts further recovery action. Outstanding contractual dues, government taxes and other recoverable amounts remain payable by the contractor.
• The contractor must maintain accounts of collections from vehicles and pay the amounts due under the contract.
• Income tax is payable under the applicable Finance Act and Federal Board of Revenue requirements. Any claim to exemption must be supported by an exemption certificate.

Operational responsibilities

• Existing shops, cabins and service-workshop facilities at the bus stand are excluded from the collection contract.
• The contractor must comply with municipal rules and applicable operating conditions. Violations may lead to cancellation.
• Alterations, allotments and work affecting the bus stand require the Board's approval. The contractor is responsible for expenditure undertaken on its own account.
• The contractor must prepare the required contract board at its own expense and maintain the daily records required by the office.
• The contract may not be sublet without authorisation. Unauthorised subletting may lead to cancellation and forfeiture of the security deposit.
• The contractor must provide and maintain the required passenger facilities, including water, bathrooms and cleanliness, at its own expense. Collections must follow the authorised arrangements, and unlawful charges are prohibited.
• Applicable rent and other charges remain the contractor's responsibility.
• A register of vehicles and collections must be maintained and produced for inspection. The contractor is responsible for discrepancies and the correctness of entries.
• Collection activities must remain within the authorised bus stand limits.
• Claims for compensation or relief arising from natural disasters, floods, strikes or similar disruptions will not be accepted.
• The contractor is responsible for making good damage to the property, including damage caused by fire.
• The authority reserves the right to reject the auction or bids under Rule 33 of the PPRA Rules.
• The contractor must prepare and install the approved contract information board at its own expense within seven days.
• The contractor may not prevent the Board's vehicles from parking.
• Responsibility for accidents, unlawful activities and liabilities arising during operation rests with the contractor; the Board will not bear those liabilities.
• The contractor is responsible for compliance with government requirements and for penalties arising from violations committed during the contract.
• Construction or alteration of any building structure at the stand is prohibited.
• At the end of the two-year term on 30 November 2028, the contractor must return the bus stand's property and assets in their original condition.
• Unauthorised occupation or use of government property is prohibited.
• Disputes concerning the contract will fall within the jurisdiction of the courts in Kohat.

Contact: Assistant Secretary, Government Transport Coordination Board, Kohat. Telephone: 0922-9260184.

Publication reference: PID(P) 222/26.