Lease of Office Accommodation for Education Dept.
Department of Public Works
Compulsory briefing — you must attend to bid
6 October 2026 at 10:00 · Midlands Regional Office (Executive Boardroom)
In plain English
The Department of Education is seeking to hire suitable office accommodation in Ladysmith for a period of 9 years and 11 months. Bidders must be registered on the Central Suppliers Database and meet specific property ownership and compliance requirements.
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The Department of Public Works and Infrastructure invites bids for the lease of office accommodation for the Department of Education in the uThukela District, Ladysmith. The lease will span nine years and eleven months. The required facility must be a single building totaling 7,156.25 square meters, including 193 parking bays. The property must be located within 3 kilometers of the main taxi rank. Key deliverables include space planning, a business continuity plan for water and electricity, and a comprehensive building maintenance plan. A compulsory briefing session is scheduled for 06 October 2026, with the tender closing on 23 October 2026.
What you need to qualify
- CSD registration — Registration on the Central Supplier Database — required to do business with government.
- Other registration — An industry registration the tender requires (e.g. PSIRA, NHBRC, a professional or trade licence).
Full requirements
- Proof of property ownership via Title Deed or signed Sale Agreement
- Professional architect certification for floor area and parking layout
- Valid Town Planning Certificate
- Valid Building Occupation Certificate
- Valid Energy Performance Certificate (EPC)
- Registered on the Central Suppliers Database (CSD)
Contact & how to apply
Name: Nonhlanhla Sikhakhane
Email: nhlanhla.sikhakhane@kznworks.gov.za
Phone: 036-638-8095
How to apply: Bids must be physically deposited into the bid box at the Department of Public Works and Infrastructure, Midlands Regional Office, 40 Shepstone Road, Ladysmith, by the closing date and time. Late, emailed, or faxed submissions will not be accepted.
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