AUCTION: Licensing of Shops at New Blue Area Underground Pedestrian Path Jinnah Avenue Islamabad

NOTE: This is an AUCTION/LEASE notice, not a procurement tender. Bidders pay the department to acquire ownership, lease, rental, or collection rights. The Metropolitan Corporation Islamabad (MCI) invites bids through an open e-auction on the e-Pak Acquisition & Disposal System (EPADS) for licensing of shops at the New Blue Area Underground Pedestrian Path (Underpass), Jinnah Avenue, Islamabad. The license is granted for a period of five (05) years for twelve (12) ready-built shops, each measuring 10 ft × 10 ft (100 sq ft). These shops are intended solely for the sale of fresh flowers, bouquets, gajras, floral arrangements, paintings, artwork, handicrafts, and related items approved by the Director (MA). Items being auctioned: - Shop No. 1, 6, 7 & 12 (Corner category), total 4 shops, Reserve Price Rs. 420,000/- per annum each shop, Earnest Money Rs. 42,000/- each shop - Shop No. 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 9, 10 & 11 (Normal category), total 8 shops, Reserve Price Rs. 300,000/- per annum each shop, Earnest Money Rs. 30,000/- per shop The shops are offered on an 'as is – where is' basis with strict prohibition on structural alterations, sub-letting, transfer of license, encroachment, or change of trade. The highest bid at or above the reserve price will be the annual license fee, payable annually in advance with applicable taxes. The license fee will increase by 10% every year compounded from the second year onwards. Performance security equal to three months' license fee must be deposited within 15 days of the Letter of Award. Bidders must be registered on EPADS with valid NADRA CNIC/NICOP and FBR NTN on the Active Taxpayer List. Only individual/sole proprietorship bidders are eligible, and defaulters, blacklisted persons, government servants, and persons in litigation with CDA/MCI are not eligible. Bid security must be submitted by Pay Order/Bank Guarantee in favor of DDO-DMA-MCI. A scanned copy must be uploaded on EPADS and the original delivered to the Deputy Director General office before bid submission deadline. Detailed Terms of Reference are available on EPADS at www.eprocure.gov.pk. Key dates include a pre-bid site visit and meeting on Wednesday, 18 November 2026, last date for clarification requests on Monday, 23 November 2026, and bid submission and e-auction on Monday, 7 December 2026. Bidders are advised to carefully prepare their bids with all required documents uploaded on EPADS and ensure earnest money is submitted timely to avoid rejection. Familiarity with EPADS procedures and timely attendance at pre-bid meetings can improve chances of success.