MCI E-Auction for 12 Shops at New Blue Area Underpass, Islamabad

The Government of Pakistan, Metropolitan Corporation Islamabad (MCI), Directorate of Municipal Administration, invites eligible bidders to participate in an open e-auction through the e-Pak Acquisition & Disposal System (EPADS) for five-year licences of 12 ready-built shops at the New Blue Area Underground Pedestrian Path (Underpass), Jinnah Avenue, Islamabad. The EPADS tender number is D11574.

Each shop measures 10 ft × 10 ft, covering 100 square feet. Shops may be used only for selling fresh flowers, bouquets, gajras, floral arrangements, paintings, artworks, handicrafts and related items approved by the Director (Municipal Administration).

Eligibility: Bidders must be registered on EPADS as individuals or sole proprietorships, hold a valid NADRA CNIC/NICOP and FBR NTN, and appear on the Active Taxpayer List. Each bidder may bid for only one shop. Defaulters, blacklisted persons, government servants and persons in litigation with CDA/MCI are ineligible.

Bid security: Earnest money must be submitted through a pay order or bank guarantee in favour of DDO-DMA-MCI. A copy must be uploaded to EPADS, and the original must be delivered before the bid submission deadline to the office of the Deputy Director General (Admin, HR & Legal), 1st Floor, Old Naval Headquarters Building, Sector G-6, Islamabad. Bids without bid security will be rejected.

Licence fee: The highest bid at or above the reserve price will become the annual licence fee, payable annually in advance together with all applicable taxes. The fee will increase by 10% each year, compounded from the second year onwards.

Performance security and bid validity: Performance security equal to three months’ licence fee must be deposited within 15 days of the Letter of Award. Bids remain valid for 90 days from the e-auction date.

Shops are offered on an “as is–where is” basis. Structural or facade alterations, subletting, transfer of licence, encroachment and change of trade are strictly prohibited.

Documents required on EPADS: Upload an application form identifying the shop/lot number, CNIC, NTN with Active Taxpayer List status, an affidavit on e-stamp paper, an Integrity Pact, a copy of the bid security, and the terms of reference signed and stamped on every page.

Detailed terms of reference are available on EPADS at www.eprocure.gov.pk under Tender No. D11574. The competent authority reserves the right to reject any or all bids in accordance with PPRA Rules.

Contact: Director (Municipal Administration), Metropolitan Corporation Islamabad, 1st Floor, Old Naval Headquarters Building, Sector G-6, Islamabad. Telephone: 051-9252838. Publication reference: PID(I)4485/26.