SMEDA Request for Expression of Interest (EOI) — Partnership for SME E‑Commerce Development
SMEDA Request for Expression of Interest (EOI) · Lahore · Express,
Tender advertisement published in Express on Friday, 11 September 2026, listed under Lahore. Issued by SMEDA Request for Expression of Interest (EOI). The last date printed on the advertisement is Monday, 19 October 2026.
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Small and Medium Enterprises Development Authority (SMEDA) invites Expressions of Interest (EOI) from established national and international e‑commerce platforms to partner under the SMEDA SME E‑Commerce Development Programme. The partnership aims to help Pakistani MSMEs access national and international markets by providing awareness, training, readiness assessment, platform onboarding and technical handholding, plus targeted financial assistance and special packages for MSMEs.
Interested platforms should submit an EOI and company profile detailing experience, user/business base, market coverage and relevant capabilities. Selected platforms will enter into separate agreements with SMEDA to support micro, small and medium enterprises across Pakistan.
| Issuer | Small and Medium Enterprises Development Authority (SMEDA) |
|---|---|
| Purpose | Partner with e‑commerce platforms for onboarding, training, readiness assessment, technical support, market development and targeted financial assistance for Pakistani MSMEs |
| Submission | EOI & profile to General Manager – Policy & Ecosystem Group, 7th Floor, Building No. 3, Aiwan‑e‑Iqbal Complex, Lahore. Tel: 042‑111‑411‑456. Website: www.smeda.org.pk |
| Deadline (time) | 2026-10-19, 04:00 PM |
Key eligibility requirements
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Legal presence | Legally registered/authorized to operate in Pakistan with a functional presence (for national platforms) |
| Operational history | Operational in Pakistan for at least 3 years |
| Business base | At least 2,000 registered MSMEs/businesses and substantial online sales |
| Service model | Provide B2B and/or B2C e‑commerce services |
| International platforms | Must demonstrate cross‑border orders from Pakistani MSMEs |
| Capabilities | Capacity for MSME onboarding, training, technical support and market development |
Terms and conditions of collaboration will be decided mutually on an individual basis with selected e‑commerce platform(s). For queries or submission details visit the SMEDA website or contact the General Manager – Policy & Ecosystem Group at the address above.
Published in Express on Friday, 11 September 2026. DailyAds.pk indexes newspaper advertisements; the original notice and the issuing organisation remain the source for final terms and eligibility.