Lease of Office Accommodation for Education Department.
Department of Public Works
In plain English
The Department of Education is seeking to hire suitable office accommodation in Ladysmith for 5 years, extendable by nearly 5 more years. Bidders must be registered on the Central Suppliers Database.
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The Department of Public Works and Infrastructure invites tenders for the lease of office accommodation for the Department of Education in Ladysmith. The project requires a B-Grade building totaling 3590m² of space, including 148 parking bays, located within 3km of the Ladysmith City Hall. The successful bidder must provide office reconfiguration, ongoing maintenance, and business continuity systems, including backup water and power. The lease duration is 5 years with an option to extend for 4 years and 11 months. Reconfiguration must be completed within 8 months of plan approval. A compulsory briefing session is scheduled for 19 August 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
- Must be registered on the Central Suppliers Database (CSD)
- Must attend the compulsory briefing session
- Must provide proof of property ownership or signed mandate
- Must hold valid professional architectural certification for Gross Lettable Area
- Must hold a valid Town Planning Certificate
- Must provide an Energy Performance Certificate
- Must provide commitment letters for backup water and power supply
- Must provide building layout plans confirming 3km radius location
- Must hold relevant professional registrations for contractors (e.g., NHBRC)
Contact & how to apply
Name: Nomthandazo Mkhize
Email: nomthandazo.mkhize@kznworks.gov.za
Phone: 036-688-8063
How to apply: Bids must be delivered in a sealed envelope, clearly marked with the tender number, to the Department of Public Works and Infrastructure, Midlands Regional Office, 40 Shepstone Road, Ladysmith, 3370, by 11:00 am on 11 September 2026. Electronic or late submissions are not accepted.
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