Office Accommodation Lease - Newcastle

The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Public Works (Head Office) is seeking proposals from property owners and landlords to provide suitable office accommodation for the Department of Social Development's Newcastle service office. The required premises must provide a total lettable extent of 507m², calculated as 406m² of usable office space plus 25% of 101.5m² in non-assignable space, together with 27 parking bays: 15 secured undercover bays, 11 open bays, and 1 disabled parking bay.

The lease is structured for an initial period of five years, with an option to extend for a further four years and eleven months. Notably, no escalation applies during the extended period, which provides budget predictability for the department over the full potential tenure. Bidders should ensure their proposed properties meet government accommodation standards, including accessibility requirements for the disabled parking bay and public service users, adequate security for the undercover parking, and compliance with applicable building, fire, and occupational health and safety regulations.

This opportunity is well suited to property owners or agents with existing commercial or office buildings in Newcastle or its surrounds that can meet the specified floor area and parking requirements. Successful bidders will benefit from a long-term, government-backed tenancy with stable rental income. Full bid requirements, including evaluation criteria, compliance documentation, and pricing forms, are contained in the bid document ZNT6096 W, which should be reviewed carefully before submission.