The national empowerment fund (NEF) is seeking to lease or purchase grade a office accommodation in vincent, east london, suitable for three staff members. This request for proposal is aimed at property owners, landlords, or their mandated agents who can provide a space between 140m² and 160m² with specific accessibility and quality requirements.
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Submit a complete bid via email as a single PDF (max 18MB) by 14:00 on 12 August 2026; no other submission methods are accepted.
The property must be Grade A office space, 140m²–160m², located in Vincent, East London, within an office node and accessible to clients and people with disabilities.
Bidders must have a minimum of three years' relevant property industry experience, provide three references, and show proof of presence in the province.
Mandatory documents include a valid Tax Status Pin, BEE credentials, proof of ownership/mandate, accreditation, and detailed company, shareholder, and personnel information.
The lease option is for a five-year term with a beneficial occupation date of 1 November 2026; the landlord is responsible for all building maintenance and insurance.
Evaluation uses a three-phase process (Technical, Site Visit, 80/20 Preference Points) with minimum score thresholds; bids must be valid for 150 days.
Compliance with Central Supplier Database (CSD) registration, POPIA, and all specified SBD forms is required for a valid bid.
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Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Act (B-BBEE Act)
Act 53 of 2003
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Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996 – Section 217
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The National Empowerment Fund (NEF) is seeking proposals to lease Grade A office space in multiple provinces through five separate RFPs. The tender involves office accommodation in Northern Cape, Mpumalanga, Eastern Cape, North West, and KwaZulu-Natal. Detailed RFP documents will be available online, and submissions must be made by email before the deadline.
The National Empowerment Fund (NEF) is seeking to lease or purchase Grade A office space in Vincent, East London, Eastern Cape. The required space is 140-160m² to accommodate 3 staff members with 4 parking bays. The tender offers 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 UTC. The evaluation uses a multi-phase process including technical scoring, site visits, and an 80/20 preference point system.
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Closing date: 12 August 2026.
Closing time: 14:00.
No briefing session will be held.
Validity period: Bids must remain valid for 150 days from the closing date.
Beneficial occupation date: 01 November 2026 (for new developments).
Must have presence in Eastern Cape province (proof via rates & taxes statement ≤3 months old), 2) Minimum 3 years relevant experience in property industry with 3 contactable references, 3) Accreditation with relevant property management regulatory body, 4) Proof of mandate if acting on behalf of landlord, 5) Building must be accessible to clients, suppliers and people with disabilities, 6) Property must be within Vincent, East London CBD (preferred) or vicinity, 7) Must be Grade A office space (140-160m²), 8) Must provide 4 parking bays including visitors, 9) Building must be ready for occupation by 1 November 2026, 10) Compliance with all technical mandatory requirements.
Scope: Lease Grade A office space (140m²–160m²) in Vincent, East London, to accommodate 3 staff with 4 parking bays.
Key requirements:
Location: Must be within an office node (industrial areas excluded), walking distance to public transport and retail centres.
Building: Grade A preferred; must cater for physically challenged visitors and employees; exterior tenant signage allowed.
Lease period: 5-year lease with option to extend for 12 months.
Parking: 5 bays (including visitors) with some for disabled persons.
Building services: Fully air-conditioned and ventilated; fire detection and prevention; lifts; OHS compliance; emergency evacuation; double-tier cable trays; accessibility for people with disabilities.
Technology/communication: Uninterrupted power supply (UPS), backup generator/solar, cabling/network infrastructure, fibre connectivity, CCTV, and access control.
Public environment: Safe, clean street/foyer interface; good infrastructure; exposure; vehicular and public transport access.
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, repairs, and services (electrical, plumbing, air-conditioning, lifts, fire equipment, general repairs).
Insurance: Building insurance is landlord’s responsibility for leasing option.
Mandatory technical requirements:
Proof of presence in the province (statement of rates & taxes not older than 3 months).
Minimum 3 years’ experience in property industry with three contactable references.
Accreditation with relevant regulatory body in property management.
Proof of mandate if acting on behalf of landlord.
Building accessible to clients, suppliers, and people with disabilities.
Pricing must be submitted using the SBD 3.3 Pricing Schedule (Professional Services).
Offer must be valid for 150 days from the closing date.
Indicate a ceiling price inclusive of all applicable taxes (VAT, PAYE, income tax, UIF, SDL).
Provide hourly/daily rates for persons involved, with certified invoices to be rendered accordingly.
Detail project phases, cost per phase, and man-days.
Travel and other expenses (accommodation, telephone, reproduction) must be specified with rates and quantities; only actual costs recoverable with proof.
State period required to commence after acceptance and estimated man-days for completion.
Indicate if rates are firm for the full contract period; if not, detail adjustment basis (e.g., CPI).
For leasing option: Provide rental rates, tenant installation allowance, rates and taxes, water and electrical consumption, and all other attributes for 12, 24, 36, 48, 60, and 72-month periods.
For buying option: Provide total acquisition price VAT inclusive.
Central Supplier Database (CSD): Registration mandatory; upload business registration, directorship/membership/identity numbers, tax compliance status, and banking details.
Tax Compliance: Submit valid Tax Status Pin document; failure renders bid invalid. Provide PIN issued by SARS or CSD number.
B-BBEE: Submit BEE credentials/rating certificate or sworn affidavit.
Provide:
Names and details of senior management.
Employment equity details of employees at operational level.
Percentage of ownership by number of Black ownership, Black women ownership, and youth ownership.
Shareholders certificate.
POPIA: Complete and sign POPIA consent form.
Complete and sign all required SBD forms: SBD 1, SBD 3.3, SBD 4, SBD 6.1, Politically Exposed Person Declaration, SBD 7.2, and General Conditions of Contract.
Declaration of no conflicts of interest, independent bidding, and compliance with competition and anti-corruption laws.
Open to potential service providers who can provide Grade A office accommodation in the specified provinces. Must comply with submission requirements including email submission format and deadline adherence.
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