Lease of Office Accommodation in Pietermaritzburg.
Department of Public Works
Compulsory briefing — you must attend to bid
14 October 2026 at 11:00 · Warehouse, Southern Region Office, 10 Prince Alfred Street Extension, Pietermaritzburg
In plain English
The KZN Department of Public Works is seeking to hire office accommodation in Pietermaritzburg for the Department of Social Development. Bidders must be registered on the Central Suppliers Database (CSD) and meet specific ownership criteria for preference points.
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This tender is issued by the Department of Public Works and Infrastructure for the lease of office accommodation in Pietermaritzburg for the Department of Social Development. The project requires a total lettable area of 3083.75m², which includes 2467m² of assignable office space and 616.75m² of non-assignable space. The successful bidder must provide 274 parking bays, including one for people with disabilities, and the property must be located within a 1km radius of the Pietermaritzburg taxi rank. The contract duration is five years, with an option to extend for a further four years and eleven months. The lessor is responsible for all structural and non-structural maintenance, including electrical, mechanical, and fire safety systems. Refurbishment of the premises must be completed within eight months of layout plan approval. Bidders must attend a compulsory briefing session on 14 October 2026.
What you need to qualify
- CSD registration — Registration on the Central Supplier Database — required to do business with government.
- Tax clearance — A valid SARS tax compliance status (PIN) showing your tax affairs are in order.
Full requirements
- Proof of property ownership or signed mandate/Power of Attorney
- Architect-certified layout plans, parking plans, and gross lettable area confirmation
- Valid Town Planning Certificate and latest Occupation Certificate
- Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) for buildings exceeding 1000m2
- Letter of commitment for backup water and electricity supply
- Proof of location within 1km of the taxi rank
- Attendance at compulsory briefing with signed site inspection certificate
- Valid SARS Tax Compliance Status (TCS) PIN
- Registration on the Central Suppliers Database (CSD)
- Reference letter regarding previous government maintenance history
Contact & how to apply
Name: Ms J. Ngidi
Email: janet.ngidi@kznworks.gov.za
Phone: 072-514-5484
How to apply: Bids must be physically delivered to the bid box at the Department of Public Works and Infrastructure, Southern Regional Office, 10 Prince Alfred Street, Pietermaritzburg 3201. Late, emailed, or faxed submissions will not be accepted.
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