The Abu Dhabi City Municipality (ADCM) has invited bids for developing, operating and investing in mini markets across the emirate.
"The invitation is only for co-operative societies in Abu Dhabi. It will operate under build-operate-transfer (BOT) model," an ADCM official told Zawya.
"Initially, we will build five mini markets," he added.
The locations comprise Shakhbout City, Al Shamkha, Al Heeliya South, Al Rahba and Al Bahia, according to an Emirates News Agency (WAM) report on 26 March, which added that each market will have a built-up area of around 2,000 square meters.
The deadline for submitting inquiries is 15 April, while the closing date for submitting bids is 22 April, 2014.
The non-refundable tender document fee is USD 817 (AED 3,000) and the bid submission should include a USD 68,120 (AED 250,000) bond valid for 120 days from the bids opening date.
These temporary facilities, which are intended to be in place for only five years, will serve the growing population of Abu Dhabi and provide access to amenities in areas that lack a permanent community market, added the WAM report.
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