The national empowerment fund (NEF) is seeking to lease or purchase grade a office space in the nelspruit cbd to accommodate its staff. The required premises should be between 130m² and 150m² and be ready for occupation by december 2026. This tender is aimed at property owners or agents with suitable office accommodation in the specified area.
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Submit bids via email in PDF format only to [email protected] by 14:00 on 12 August 2026.
The office space must be Grade A, located in Nelspruit CBD, and between 130m² and 150m² in size.
Bidders must have a minimum of three years' relevant experience in the property industry and provide three contactable references.
Mandatory compliance documents include a valid Tax Status Pin, BEE credentials, proof of ownership or mandate to lease, and accreditation with a property management regulatory body.
The evaluation uses a multi-phase process including technical scoring, a site visit, and an 80/20 preference point system for price and specific goals.
The bidder must provide proof of presence in the province via a statement of rates & taxes not older than three months.
All building services, maintenance, and insurance are the landlord's responsibility for the leasing option.
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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 leasing Grade A office space in five provinces: Northern Cape, Mpumalanga, Eastern Cape, North West, and KwaZulu-Natal. The tender is for office accommodation, with specific RFP documents for each province to be released on the NEF website.
The National Empowerment Fund (NEF) seeks to lease or purchase Grade A office space in Nelspruit CBD (130-150 m²) for 5 staff with 5 parking bays, with beneficial occupation starting 1 December 2026.
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Closing date and time: 12 August 2026 at 14:00.
No briefing session will be held.
Bid validity period: 150 days from closing date.
Beneficial occupation start date: 01 December 2026 (for leasing option).
Submit only via email to [email protected] by 14:00 on 12 August 2026.
Only PDF format is accepted; no other submission methods (telegram, telex, fax, hand-delivery, post) will be considered.
Ensure your bid is properly filled, fully signed, and includes all required returnables.
Returnables include: 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 employees at operational level; completed and signed bid document including annexures (company details, declarations).
Include a list of at least two references with contact details.
Attach copies of qualifications, IDs, and CVs of persons involved in execution.
Submit at least 15 minutes before deadline to avoid IT issues; email size limit is 18MB.
Late bids will not be considered.
The NEF is not responsible for incorrect email addresses, non-standard file formats, security breaches, network issues, or oversized emails.
Must have presence in Mpumalanga province; minimum 3 years relevant property industry experience; accredited with property regulatory body; building must be Grade A, accessible to disabled persons, and within Nelspruit CBD; must comply with all mandatory technical requirements; must submit all required documentation including Tax PIN and BEE certificate; bids must be valid for 150 days from closing date.
Scope: Lease (Option 1) or buy (Option 2) Grade A office space in Nelspruit CBD.
Location: Nelspruit CBD, within office node (industrial areas excluded), walking distance to public transport and retail centres.
Size: 130m²–150m² usable area including common areas.
Lease period: 5 years with option to extend 12 months.
Building requirements: Existing or new development ready for beneficial occupation by 01 December 2026; must cater for physically challenged visitors and employees; allow exterior tenant signage.
Parking: 5 secure on-site bays including visitors, some for disabled, compliant with municipal by-laws.
Tenant installation allowance: Provided by landlord in line with market rates.
Building services: Fully air-conditioned and ventilated; fire detection/prevention; lifts; OHS compliance; emergency evacuation; double-tier cable trays; accessibility for people with disabilities; designed/maintained per National Building Regulations.
Technology/communication: Uninterrupted power supply, backup generator/solar/inverters; cabling/network infrastructure; fibre connectivity; CCTV and access control.
Central Supplier Database (CSD): Registration mandatory; upload business registration, directorship/membership/identity numbers, tax compliance status, banking details.
Tax compliance: Submit unique PIN issued by SARS or CSD number; or provide printed Tax Compliance Status (TCS). For consortia/JV/subcontractors, each party must submit separate proof.
B-BBEE: Submit BEE credentials/rating certificate or sworn affidavit.
Provide: Names and details of senior management; employment equity details of operational employees; percentage ownership by number of Black, Black women, and youth.
Other: Valid Tax Status Pin document required (failure renders bid invalid); POPIA consent form; completed SBD forms (1, 3.3, 4, 6.1, 7.2); politically exposed person declaration; general conditions of contract read.
Proof of mandate if acting on behalf of landlord.
Proof of presence in province: statement of rates & taxes not older than 3 months.
Accreditation with relevant property management regulatory body.
Building must comply with Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) requirements, including wheelchair ramps.
Building services (fire detection/prevention, lifts, emergency evacuation) must be designed, installed, and maintained in compliance with National Building Regulations.
Building must cater for people with special needs (disabilities access).
Premises perimeter must be adequately secured to prevent unauthorized access; access control systems required.
Environment must be safe, with presentable and clean street/foyer interface.
Confidentiality: All tender information is proprietary to NEF; must be kept confidential and not disclosed without prior written consent.
Validity: Bid responses valid for 150 days from closing date.
Amendments: NEF may amend RFP conditions, validity, specifications, or extend closing date before closing; bidders will be advised in writing.
NEF rights: Reserves right not to accept lowest or any bid in part or whole; to award to any party without furnishing reasons; 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.
Signatory authority: Bids by juristic persons/partnerships must be signed by authorised person, with certified board resolution submitted.
Presentation: Bidders must prepare for possible presentation if required, with 4 days’ notice.
Binding offer: Offer remains binding and open for acceptance during validity period.
Bidder responsibility: Bidder accepts full responsibility for correctness of bid, prices covering all work/obligations, and risks of mistakes.
POPIA: NEF will process personal information per POPIA; bidder consents to use of personal information in bid process.
Returnables: Include cover page, Tax Status Pin, BEE credentials, senior management details, shareholders certificate, employee details, completed signed bid document with annexures.
Submission risks: NEF not responsible for incorrect email, non-standard formats, security breaches, network issues, late bids, or oversized emails.
Open to potential service providers capable of providing Grade A office accommodation in the specified provinces. Must comply with Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) requirements as per NEF's mandate.
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