INVITATION TO SUBMIT AN EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (EOI) - Office Space
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**Tender overview — potential office-space leasing opportunity** Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) is seeking Expressions of Interest (EOIs) from parties that may be able to provide approximately **1,451 usable square metres of contiguous office space** in Calgary, Alberta. This appears to be an information-gathering exercise for a possible long-term lease, rather than a final contract award or standard construction/services bid. **Key dates and lease terms** - EOI closing date: **November 5, 2026, at 5:00 p.m.** -Expected lease start: approximately **October 1, 2029** -Initial term: approximately **10 years** - PSPC may have an early termination right on or after **October 1, 2037**, with at least 12 months’ written notice. - One possible **two-year extension option** is identified. - The space would need to be available approximately **37 weeks before the lease begins** to allow preparation for occupancy. **Main property requirements** The proposed premises would generally need to: - Be in Calgary, within the geographic boundaries described in the notice. - Include at least **665 usable square metres on the main floor**. A visible storefront, main-road location, and direct pedestrian access may be preferred. - Be in an office or commercial building. Heavy or medium industrial areas and warehouse/manufacturing buildings are not expected to be considered; mixed-use buildings may be considered at PSPC’s discretion. - Include a dedicated telecommunications/equipment room of at least **20 usable square metres**, separate from the stated usable-area figure but included in rentable-area calculations. - Have approximately **10 publicly available parking spaces within one block**. - Support cleaning during business hours and installation of a bicycle rack. - Be fully accessible to people with disabilities. - Have an accessible walking route to public transit within **600 metres** of the main entrance, with weekday service generally no more than 30 minutes apart between 7:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. - Be compatible with PSPC’s intended use and allow an efficient office layout. - Meet PSPC’s Standards for Leased Accommodation by the lease commencement date. **Location note** The tender data references Alberta, Calgary and Edmonton in the location field, but the detailed requirements state that the space must be in **Calgary** and provide specific Calgary-area boundaries. The text description is stated to take precedence over any map, so this should be confirmed in the official notice. This opportunity may be relevant to commercial landlords, property owners, developers, or brokers with a suitable Calgary office property that can meet the space, accessibility, transit, parking, security, and fit-up requirements. An EOI response would not necessarily result in a lease or guarantee that PSPC proceeds with the requirement. Before responding, review the official tender document and obtain PSPC’s applicable accommodation standards and submission instructions. Confirm the exact boundaries, required response format, property eligibility, inspection/security requirements,and all dates in the official notice: https://canadabuys.canada.ca/sites/default/files/webform/tender_notice/108207/20261002-eoi-en-81003633.pdf
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- Expression of interest appears to concern a potential lease of approximately 1,451 usable square metres of contiguous office space in Calgary, Alberta.
- The proposed lease term is approximately 10 years, commencing on or about October 1, 2029.
- The lease is expected to include an early-termination right exercisable anytime on or after October 1, 2037, with at least 12 months' written notice.
- The lease is expected to include an option to extend for one additional two-year period.
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Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) is asking interested parties to provide information for a potential lease of space that meets the following criteria: Section A: Lease Components • a lease term of approximately 10 years, commencing on or about October 1, 2029, with a right of early termination anytime on or after October 1, 2037 provided written notice is given at least 12 months prior, plus option to extend the lease for one (1) additional period of two (2) years; • approximately 1,451 usable square metres (um2) of contiguous office space; • the proposed space must be available approximately 37 weeks prior to the above-noted lease commencement date so all space(s) may be prepared for occupancy; • the proposed space should satisfy or be capable of satisfying the following criteria: 1. a minimum of 665 um2 of the proposed space must be located on the main floor; preference may be given to spaces with any or all of the following: a highly visible storefront space, on a main road, with direct pedestrian access from the street; 2. the proposed space should be within an office or commercial type building; buildings situated within heavy or medium industrial zoning and industrial type buildings with warehouse or manufacturing space will not be considered. A mixed use building may be considered at the sole discretion of PSPC; 3. a dedicated telecommunication/equipment room measuring no less than 20 um2 within the proposed space must be provided; this will not form part of the Lessee's usable area noted above but will be included in the rentable area calculation; 4. parking for approximately 10 vehicles must be available to the public within a one (1) block radius of the proposed space; 5. cleaning services will be required during business hours; 6. have acceptable space for the installation of a bicycle rack; 7. fully accessible to persons with a disability; 8. a public transit stop must be within 600 metres of the building main entrance, and the frequency of service must not be greater than 30 minute intervals between the hours of 0700 hours and 1800 hours, Monday to Friday inclusive; there must be an accessible walking route between the public transit stop and the building; 9. the physical characteristics of the lands and the building and the area and the environment surrounding it, including neighbouring land uses, shall be compatible with the Lessee’s intended use of the accommodation; 10. the dimensions of the proposed space must be compatible for efficient design and use. • the proposed space must be located in the city of Calgary and within the following boundaries (the geographical boundaries include sites on either side of the roads):North: Country Hills Blvd NW, 112 Ave NW, Sarcee Trail NW,144 Avenue NW,South: 16 Ave NW (HWY 1)East: Symons Valley Rd NW, Stoney Trail (201), Shaganappi Trail NW, John Laurie Blvd NW, Brisbois Dr NW, Crowchild Trail NW (HWY 1A)West: Mile Coulee Road, Crowchild Trail NW (HWY 1A), Stoney Trail (201) In the event of any discrepancy between the attached map and text description of the geographic boundaries, the text description shall prevail. This map is to be used for presentation purposes only and is not a legal document • on or before the lease commencement date, the proposed space will have to comply with all requirements contained in PSPC’s Standards for Leased Accommodation, a copy of which may be obtained from the contact listed in Section F;Note: PSPC may wish to visit or inspect the proposed space upon reasonable notice and a threat and risk assessment may be undertaken in order to assess potential threats to the security of the proposed space and to the public.
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