CDA / Metropolitan Corporation Islamabad Invites Proposals to Operate Weekly Community Markets

Issuer: Capital Development Authority (CDA) / Metropolitan Corporation Islamabad (MCI). Purpose: MCI invites experienced event planners, market operators, community-event organizers and social enterprises to submit proposals for the development and operation of weekly community markets at designated public spaces in Islamabad.

Proposed locations (as listed):

Market format and size: Minimum 25 stalls and maximum 40 stalls per market (subject to site conditions and MCI approval). Number of stalls can be changed by MCI or District Administration.

Market components: Arts & crafts, handmade products, food & beverage, wellness, children's activities, student businesses, student-run initiatives, women-led enterprises, family-run businesses and broader community activities.

Revenue sharing: Operator may retain up to 30% of stall-fee revenue as a management fee; a minimum of 70% of stall revenues shall be deposited with MCI.

Operator responsibilities: Planning and programming of the market, stall management, cleanliness and waste management, public facilitation, marketing, vendor coordination, safety and security liaison, and restoration of the site after each event. Only temporary and removable structures are permitted.

Proposal submission: Interested operators must submit a company profile, experience records, market concept and layout, vendor strategy, marketing plan, cleanliness and security plans, and a financial model in hard copy to the Director DMA, MCI on or before the notified closing date. Required documents include CNIC, photographs, business certificate, product portfolio, social media links, experience proof and a business plan.

Selection & evaluation: Operator proposals will be evaluated (total 100 marks) on relevant experience, market concept & innovation, operational capability, management/governance and financial proposal. A transparent stall-allocation process will be used; a defined portion of stalls will be allocated by the selected operator while the majority must be allotted through MCI's selection process.

For detailed requirements, scoring methodology and document checklist consult CDA / MCI procurement contact or office. Closing date: as notified by MCI (see Directorate DMA, MCI for the official deadline).