The national empowerment fund (NEF) is seeking to lease or purchase grade a office space in the kimberley cbd to accommodate three staff members. The tender is for a 5-year lease (with extension option) or purchase of premises between 200-240 m² with four parking bays. This opportunity is for property owners or agents with a mandate and relevant experience in the northern cape property industry.
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Submit bid via email only to [email protected] as a single PDF (max 18MB) by 14:00 on 12 August 2026.
Office space must be Grade A, 200-240 m² in Kimberley CBD, accessible to disabled persons, with 4-5 parking bays and available for beneficial occupation from 1 November 2026.
Bidder must have provincial presence (proof via rates & taxes statement ≤3 months old) and minimum 3 years' property industry experience with 3 references.
Mandatory documents include valid Tax Status PIN, BEE credentials, CSD registration, board resolution (for juristic persons), and completed SBD forms.
Evaluation uses 80/20 preference system: 80 points for price, 20 for specific goals (Black ownership, women ownership, youth ownership, SMME promotion).
Technical evaluation (50% weighting) requires minimum 40 points; site visit evaluation (50% weighting) requires another 40 points to proceed.
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Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Act (B-BBEE Act)
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The National Empowerment Fund (NEF) is inviting proposals for the lease of Grade A office space in multiple provinces, including a specific requirement for Kimberley CBD. This is a multi-lot tender covering Northern Cape, Mpumalanga, Eastern Cape, North West, and KwaZulu-Natal.
The National Empowerment Fund (NEF) seeks to lease or purchase Grade A office space (200-240m²) in Kimberley CBD for a staff of 3 with 4 parking bays. The tender includes two options: Option 1 - Lease (5-year lease with extension option) and Option 2 - Buying. The closing date is 12 August 2026 at 14:00, with submissions via email only.
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Closing date and time: 12 August 2026 at 14:00.
No briefing session will be held.
Validity period: Bids remain valid for 150 days from the closing date.
Possible presentation: Bidders may be required to present and will be notified at least 4 days in advance.
Beneficial occupation date: 1 November 2026 (for leasing option).
Submit only via email to [email protected] by 14:00 on 12 August 2026. No other submission methods (hand-delivery, post, etc.) are accepted.
Submit the bid as a single PDF file. Email attachments must not exceed 18MB.
Submit at least 15 minutes before the deadline to avoid IT issues; late bids will not be considered.
Required returnables: Cover page with RFP reference number and bidder name; valid Tax Status PIN; BEE credentials/rating certificate; names and details of senior management; shareholders certificate; details of operational-level employees; completed and signed bid document including annexures (Company Details, Declarations and Annexures from page 19 onwards).
Include a list of at least two references with contact details.
Include copies of qualifications, IDs, and CVs of personnel who will execute the contract.
Include proof of affiliations.
Bids by juristic persons must include a board resolution authorizing signature.
The bidder bears all costs of preparation and submission.
Mandatory technical requirements: Provincial presence in bidding location, 3+ years property experience, relevant accreditation, disability accessibility. Bidders must score minimum 40 points in technical evaluation and 40 points in site visit to proceed to final 80/20 evaluation. Bids must be submitted in English via PDF email to [email protected]. Late submissions or non-compliant formats are disqualified. Bidders must maintain confidentiality of tender information.
Scope: Lease (Option 1) or purchase (Option 2) of Grade A office space (200–240 m²) in Kimberley CBD to accommodate 3 staff with 4 parking bays.
Key requirements:
Location: Must be within an office node (industrial areas excluded), within walking distance to public transport and retail centres.
Building: Grade A preferred; must cater for people with disabilities (ground-floor access and toilets); exterior tenant signage allowed; must have 24-hour staff access.
Space: Usable area 200–240 m² including common areas.
Lease period: 5 years with option to extend for 12 months.
Parking: 4–5 secure on-site bays (including visitor parking), some for disabled persons.
Building services: Fully air-conditioned and ventilated; fire detection/prevention; lifts; OHS compliance; emergency evacuation; double-tier cable trays; UPS/backup generator; cabling/network infrastructure; fibre connectivity; CCTV and access control.
Tenant installation: Landlord to provide allowance and demonstrate capacity to undertake installation.
Office refurbishment: Owner to provide estimated costs to render office fit for purpose.
Maintenance: Landlord responsible for all building maintenance (electrical, plumbing, air-conditioning, lifts, etc.).
Insurance: Building insurance is landlord’s responsibility (for leasing option).
Mandatory technical requirements: Bidder must have provincial presence (proof via rates & taxes statement ≤3 months old); minimum 3 years’ property industry experience (provide 3 contactable references); accreditation with relevant property management regulatory body; proof of mandate if acting for landlord; building accessible to clients, suppliers and disabled persons.
Non-mandatory technical requirements: Street-level building; adequate parking; green potential; adequate space without aircon; flexible lease terms; amenities (pause areas, rest rooms, air-conditioning); secure neighbourhood; landlord-provided maintenance support.
Bidder must have minimum 3 years’ relevant experience in property industry; provide three contactable references with company name, contact person, and number.
Proposed project team must demonstrate capability, knowledge, and qualifications; include CVs.
Scoring in evaluation: Experience years (0–5+), reference letters (0–5+), team experience (0–10+ years).
Confidentiality: All tender information is proprietary to NEF and must be kept confidential.
Amendments: NEF may amend RFP conditions, validity, specifications, or closing date before closing; bidders will be notified in writing.
NEF rights: Reserves right not to accept lowest or any bid, to award bid in whole or part without reasons, and to withdraw RFP at any stage.
Contract formation: RFP document and bidder’s response form part of any service level agreement; SLA takes precedence in conflicts.
Binding offer: Bid remains binding and open for acceptance during 150-day validity period.
Bidder responsibilities: Accepts full responsibility for proper execution, fulfillment of obligations, and correctness of prices and calculations; mistakes are at bidder’s risk.
Personal information: NEF will process personal information per POPIA; bidder consents by signing RFP.
Presentation: Bidders must prepare for possible presentation with 4 days’ notice.
Juristic persons: Bids must be signed by authorized person with board resolution submitted.
Open to potential service providers who can provide Grade A office accommodation; must comply with submission guidelines; must be able to meet NEF's functional requirements as detailed in RFP documents.
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