General Bus Stand Lease Tender – Kohat Cantonment Board

Cantonment Board Kohat invites sealed bids for the lease and operation of General Bus Stand located on Sher Muhammad Road, Kohat Cantonment for a period of ten months from 01 September 2026 to 30 June 2027. The scope includes operation and maintenance of commercial vehicles including AC and non-AC buses, coasters, coaches, taxis and pickup vehicles using the facility. The tender is published in Urdu and encompasses collection of terminal fees from entering commercial vehicles at rates approved by the Board, provision of seating, water and sanitation facilities for passengers, security arrangements, and upkeep of all structures and facilities on the premises. The minimum bid amount is 77 lakh rupees. Three auction dates are scheduled: 17 August 2026 at 12:00 noon, 18 August 2026 and 19 August 2026 respectively.

The lease targets private contractors to operate a commercial bus terminal in Kohat Cantonment generating revenue through terminal fees. The contract is short-term (ten months) and excludes capital development — the operator leases an existing facility. Contractors must provide security deposits and undertake maintenance, utilities, staffing and security costs at their own expense. The notice imposes detailed operational compliance requirements including uniforms, fee schedules, dispute resolution by military authorities, and immediate cancellation for non-payment or misconduct. This is a tight-margin operational contract suited to experienced bus station operators familiar with cantonment regulations.

Who can bid: Bidders must deposit Rs 2,500,000 as earnest money with proof of identity before bidding. Proxies require notarized authorization letters. The notice does not specify registration categories (PEC/SECP/NTN); typically bus operation contracts require valid business registration, NTN and relevant transport permits from provincial authorities.