Joint Approach to Market Office Accommodation Hobart, Tasmania

Overview Services Australia, acting on behalf of the Commonwealth and the Participating Entities (the Commonwealth), invites Tenderers to submit Proposals for the provision of contemporary, fit-for-purpose office accommodation in Hobart, Tasmania, under this Joint Approach to Market. Scope The scope includes provision of accommodation solutions that: Are located within the Permitted Geographic Area identified in the RFP Statement of Requirement Provide approximately 10,000 to 14,400 square metres of Net Lettable Area Provide flexibility to increase or decrease the Premises by 15% Desirably include a ground-floor component with a minimum area of approximately 830 square metres Provide contiguous floor plates within the building footprint Provide PCA A-grade accommodation or better Comprise an existing building ready for use, an existing building requiring refurbishment, or a new development opportunity Support the Commonwealth's target Lease Commencement Date of 1 July 2031, or an earlier date by mutual agreement Provide a minimum of 43 car parking bays (highly desirable), comprising 41 secure and covered bays, with at least 25% of spaces provided with electric vehicle charging, and two accessible bays at ground level close to the entrance The Commonwealth will consider Tenderer-delivered, integrated, and Commonwealth-delivered fit-out solutions, as further detailed in the RFP Documents. Contract Terms and Conditions The Commonwealth is seeking an initial lease term of 10 years, with two options to renew of three years each Target Lease Commencement Date of 1 July 2031, or an earlier date by mutual agreement Occupation requirements commence from 31 January 2031, as further defined in the RFP Documents Contractor Requirements Conditions for Participation Any Tenderer undertaking building work, or requiring a builder to undertake building work as part of the Proposal, must ensure that the builder is accredited under the Australian Government Building and Construction Work Health and Safety (WHS) Accreditation Scheme while carrying out the building work Building work must comply with the National Construction Code Tenderers must satisfy the Conditions for Participation and Minimum Content and Format Requirements set out in the RFP Conditions and RFP Response Forms Instructions to Tenderers Proposals must be uploaded via AusTender in accordance with the Request for Proposal documentation and the lodgement procedures and instructions on AusTender. Enquiries Contact: Grant Bulstrode Mobile: 0451 166 410 Email: hobartjatm@cushwake.com