The Kuwait Authority for Partnership Projects (KAPP), in collaboration with the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, has invited local and international companies to participate in the development and operation of the Kuwait Motor Auction and Auto Showroom Project under the Design, Finance, Build, Operate, Maintain and Transfer (DFBOMT) Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model.

The project will be implemented on a plot of land with an approximate area of 500,000 square metres (sqm), located in Al Jahra Governorate. The project aims to establish a modern, integrated, and purpose-built vehicle auction facility, supported by car showrooms and ancillary technical and logistics services, operating through an integrated physical and digital auction system, to serve as a centralised and regulated marketplace for vehicle trading in Kuwait. The project will feature:

• Auction Lanes with Integrated physical and digital auction channels
• Automotive Logistics Facilities
• Car Showrooms and Display Areas
• Multiple Market Participants Platform serving individuals, dealers, financial institutions, insurance companies, fleet operators, and government entities.
• Advanced Automotive Services, Including Inspection & Certification; Storage & Yards and Repair Centres
• Logistics Park – Automotive Parts Hub to provide centralised warehousing and distribution for automotive spare parts with loading/unloading docks; a Distribution Centre and an Office Block
• Car Storage Service with covered parking, climate-controlled indoor storage and value-added services that include battery maintenance, cleaning, & and detailing and insurance.
• A Retail Mall that includes automotive accessories & parts, fast service stations (car wash, tinting, minor repairs) and cafés & restaurants.

The project’s advisory services contract has been awarded to a consortium led by Dar Al Khaleej Engineering Consultancy, in partnership with KPMG Advisory and AlHamad Legal Group, tasked with preparing the feasibility study and managing the proposal process. This scope includes developing qualification and tender documentation, establishing investor prequalification procedures, overseeing the project’s technical, financial, legal and environmental aspects, and coordinating with investors through to financial close. The deadline for submission of EOIs is 12:00 PM noon on January 29, 2026, by email. For more details, please visit our Business Opportunity page here.