The national empowerment fund (NEF) is seeking to lease or purchase grade a office space in durban, specifically in the kingsmead or umhlanga areas, for its kwazulu-natal operations. The required premises must be between 270m² and 340m² to accommodate staff and include 10 parking bays. This tender is aimed at property owners or accredited agents who can provide suitable, accessible office accommodation.
Key Requirements
The tender is for leasing (5-year lease with extension option) or purchasing Grade A office space (270-340m²) in Durban's Kingsmead or Umhlanga areas, with beneficial occupation starting 1 August 2027.
Bidders must have a minimum of 3 years' relevant property industry experience, be accredited with the relevant regulatory body, and provide proof of building ownership or a mandate to lease.
Mandatory submissions include a valid Tax Status Pin, BEE credentials, a list of references, CVs of key personnel, and proof of CSD registration.
Proposals must be submitted as a single PDF via email to [email protected] by 14:00 on 12 August 2026, with file sizes under 18MB.
The evaluation uses a three-phase process: Technical (minimum 40 points), Site Visit (minimum 40 points), and an 80/20 preference point system for price and specific goals like Black ownership.
The building must be Grade A, accessible to people with disabilities, and provide specified amenities including 10 parking bays, air-conditioning, security, and technology infrastructure.
Bidders must comply with all administrative requirements, including signed declarations, and offers are valid for 150 days from the closing date.
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Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Act (B-BBEE Act)
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The National Empowerment Fund (NEF) is issuing multiple Requests for Proposals (RFPs) for Grade A office space leases across five South African provinces, including KwaZulu-Natal (Durban). The tender is for the 2026/2027 period, with comprehensive RFP documents available online from July 19, 2026. Proposals must be submitted via email by August 12, 2026, at 14:00.
The National Empowerment Fund (NEF) is soliciting proposals to lease Grade A office space in Durban, specifically in the Kingsmead or Umhlanga areas. The required space is 270-340m² to accommodate 6 staff members with 10 parking bays. The tender offers two options: Option 1 (Lease) for a 5-year term with extension options, and Option 2 (Buying). The closing date is 12 August 2026 at 14:00 UTC.
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RFP documents will be available on the NEF website (www.nefcorp.co.za) from 19 July 2026.
Multiple regional office accommodation tenders are listed:
The tender is open to potential service providers capable of leasing Grade A office space. Specific eligibility criteria will be outlined in the RFP documents. The NEF emphasizes its role in promoting Black economic empowerment, but no explicit B-BBEE eligibility threshold is stated in this initial notice.
The RFP concerns the procurement of office accommodation in KwaZulu-Natal (Durban area). The NEF requires Grade A office space between 270m² and 340m² to accommodate 6 staff members and 10 parking bays. Two options are available: Leasing or Buying.
Service providers must have a physical presence in KwaZulu-Natal province, proven by a rates & taxes statement not older than 3 months. They must have a minimum of 3 years relevant experience in the property industry, be accredited with the relevant regulatory body for property management, and provide a building accessible to clients, suppliers, and people with disabilities. Bidders must be registered on the National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD). The bidder must have the legal authority to sign the bid (supported by a board resolution for juristic persons).
Validity: Bids are binding for 150 days from the closing date.
Contractual Precedence: The Service Level Agreement (SLA) takes precedence over other documents in case of conflict.
Right to Reject: The NEF reserves the right to reject any bid, in part or in whole, or to withdraw the RFP at any stage without providing reasons.
Amendments: The NEF may amend RFP conditions or extend the closing date, notifying all bidders in writing.
Liability: The bidder is responsible for all costs incurred during bid preparation. The NEF is not liable for lost/duplicated pages or IT-related submission failures.
Personal Information: Data is processed in accordance with POPIA (Protection of Personal Information Act).
Technical evaluation (50%): Focuses on property requirement, company profile, capacity, location, experience, and team capability. A minimum score of 40/50 is required. Site Visit (50%): Focuses on access, location, project plan, installation capability, security, building grade, and OHS compliance. A minimum score of 40/50 is required. Preference Points (80/20 system): Price (80 points) and Specific Goals (20 points).
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