Metropolitan Corporation Islamabad (MCI) — Request for Proposals: Development & Operation of Weekly Community Markets

Issuer: Metropolitan Corporation Islamabad (in coordination with Capital Development Authority). Purpose: MCI invites experienced event planners, market operators, community-event organizers and social enterprises to submit proposals to develop and operate weekly community markets at designated public spaces in Islamabad.

Proposed locations:

Market days & timings (seasonal):

Market size and components: Minimum 25 stalls and maximum 40 stalls per market (subject to site conditions and MCI approval). Market components include arts & crafts, handcrafted products, food & beverage, wellness, children’s activities, student businesses, women‑led enterprises, family-run businesses and community activities.

Revenue & stall allocation: Operator may retain up to 30% of stall fee revenue as management fee; minimum 70% revenue shall be deposited with MCI. Up to 30% stalls may be curated by the selected operator; minimum 70% stalls shall be allotted through a transparent MCI selection process.

Operator responsibilities include market planning, stall management, programming, cleanliness, waste management, public facilitation, marketing, security coordination and site restoration after events. Only temporary and removable structures are permitted.

Proposal submission: Interested operators must submit company profile, experience, market concept, layout plan, vendor strategy, marketing plan, cleanliness plan, security plan and financial model in hard copy to Director DMA, MCI on or before the notified closing date.

Evaluation (selected highlights):

Stall holder selection criteria (high level): relevant experience, product originality & quality, presentation & branding, online/social media presence and business/impact potential (total 100 marks). Preference will be given to student entrepreneurs, women‑led enterprises, family‑run businesses, startups, local artisans and persons with disabilities.

Mandatory documents for applicants: CNIC, photograph, business profile, product portfolio, social media links, experience proof and business plan.

Location: Islamabad (Metropolitan Corporation Islamabad). For submission address and any notified closing date, contact Director DMA, MCI as per MCI/CDA channels. The public notice does not display a clearly readable submission deadline in the provided material.