Retail Unit 3, CPO Building, Britomart Transport Centre - Leasing Opportunity Expressions of Interest (EOI)
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Retail Unit 3, CPO Building, Britomart Transport Centre Leasing Opportunity Expressions of Interest (EOI) Procurement Number: 748-21-499-GS
The opportunity AT is inviting Expressions of Interest (EOI) from retail operators for a new 86 sqm retail unit in the Chief Post Office (CPO), Britomart Transport Centre. Britomart Station’s ground floor concourse, inside the CPO Building, reopened on 6 April 2021 following extensive refurbishment and reinstatement works as part of the City Rail Link (CRL) project. Chief Post Office (CPO) exterior Five of the six retail units have been tenanted and are now open. Unit 3 has been temporarily activated by Auckland Unlimited and will be available from early August 2021. Te Komititanga plaza with the CPO building to the right AT is looking for a retail operator who can deliver a service offering that supports commuters, the public experience of the CPO Building and is complimentary to surrounding businesses. Any real estate agencies seeking to represent potential tenants through the EOI process may participate through a general agency on the terms set out in Attachment 5.
Location Britomart Transport Centre is at the centre of extensive urban realm upgrades. Britomart Transport Centre The CPO building is located close to major hotels, event venues, bustling bars and restaurants and public transport hubs. Britomart Station is set to become a ‘through-station’ once the City Rail Link opens in 2024, linking Britomart to new train stations at Aotea Square, Karangahape Road and Mount Eden. Unit 3, CPO Building
The tenancy Unit 3 86m2 Base-build construction works have been completed by City Rail Link Limited (CRLL). The tenancy will be available from August 2021 for the successful tenant to complete internal fit-out works. Critical timeframes for EOI evaluation and fit out design review are indicated on page 12. Please refer to the Britomart Transport Centre Pre-start Manual for Tenancy Fit-out (Attachment 2) for tenancy base- build inclusions, heritage and operational requirements. Indicative floor plan showing Unit 3, CPO building
Current activation Photos of ‘See.Do.Auckland’ by Auckland Unlimited – Current temporary activation of the retail unit
Other tenants AT has leased the other five retail units in the CPO building to the following tenants: • Starbucks • Mojo • Britomart Florist • OM Goodness • Localito (not shown, opening soon)
Current customer Britomart Station – Train tag on and tag off by transaction hour peak times 1 February 2021 – 31 March 2021 Average daily tags – train 6,610 6,276 patronage 1,600 Average Tag on & Tag off 1,400 The following graph shows the average daily AT HOP card tag-on 1,200 and tag-offs, per hour, for train customers at Britomart Station for 1,000 the period between 1 February 2021 and 31 March 2021. 800 This represents the current state of 600 train patronage at Britomart Station. 400 200 00 01 02 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 Transaction hour Average Tag On Average Tag Off
Current customer Britomart Station – Bus tag on and tag off by transaction hour peak times 1 February 2021 – 31 March 2021 Average daily tags – bus 6,593 5,983 patronage 1,600 Average Tag on & Tag off 1,400 The following table and graph shows the average daily HOP card tag-on and 1,200 tag-offs, per hour, at bus stops within the Britomart Precinct* for the period 1,000 1 February 2021 to 31 March 2021. 800 This represents the current state of bus patronage within the Britomart Precinct. 600 400 200 00 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 Service start time hour Average Tag On Average Tag Off * The Britomart Precinct bus stops included in this data are at the following 13 bus stop locations: Commerce St between Quay and Tyler, 50 Customs St East, Customs St West, Customs St West near Queen St, Customs Street East near Queens Arcade, 23 Customs Street East, Customs Street East opposite Fort Lane, 55 Customs Street East, 32 Customs Street East, Commerce St near Tyler Street, Commerce St near Galway Street, 16-18 Commerce Street, Lower Albert St near Quay Street.
AT Purpose Purpose Values & Values Why we exist Who we are Easy Journeys Auahatanga - Better, bolder, together Connecting people Manaakitanga - We care… Full stop and communities Tiakitanga - Safe with us Successful operators will align their offering Whanaungatanga - We connect to AT’s Purpose and Values. Our purpose and values go to the heart of our culture – who we are as an organisation, how we behave, our aspirations and what we want to achieve together for Auckland.
Agreement to Lease and Deed of Lease Details Attached to this EOI is AT’s standard Agreement to Lease and Deed of Lease for Unit 3, CPO Building, Britomart Transport Centre (Attachment 3). The final terms of the leasing documents will be subject to AT Management approvals. EOI Response Requirements We have provided specific criteria in this EOI document that must be met when submitting a proposal for the leasing opportunity. We have provided the weighting for each category of the Evaluation Criteria shown as a percentage in the tables. All proposals received will be evaluated by an AT panel against this weighted criteria. What is required to submit an EOI: • Proposal document – applicants may follow the EOI Response Template provided (Attachment 4). • Acceptance of EOI Preconditions (outlined page 13). Please accept the Preconditions in the EOI Response Template. • Any other information or supporting documents that you believe is relevant to your submission.
d:image006.jpg@01D70AD9.28EB9DF0 EOI response EOI applications close: time frame 4pm on Friday 4 June 2021 Please submit in PDF format. Proposals may include written and imagery components. Below is an indicative time line for EOI responses, Submissions to be no longer than 5 pages the AT evaluation period and indicative timing for EOI submissions can be emailed to: tenant fit out. procurement@at.govt.nz with subject line: Please note, the below time line is indicative – EOI Submission – Retail Unit 3, CPO Building Key dates may be subject to change. AT reserves Should you have any questions or queries about the right to alter time frames and/or processes to preparing your proposal or responding to our accommodate for unforeseen circumstances. requests, please contact AT Procurement using the email address above. 7 May 2021 4pm, 4 June 2021 By 16 June 2021 By 5 July 2021 9 August – EOI open for EOI applications AT to advise applicant Tenant to submit 5 September 2021 submissions period closes. of preferred submission Developed Design to Tenant fit-out period Concept Design due AT for review to AT for review. Up to 28 May 2021 11 June 2021 By 30 June 2021 By 23 July 2021 6 September 2021 Questions or further AT evaluation of Execution of Tenant to submit Expected first information requests EOI applications Agreement Final Fit Out Design trading date concludes to Lease to Council for consent
Leasing Preconditions In order to be successful applicants must acknowledge and accept the following preconditions: Preconditions Chief Post Office (CPO) in 1911 The terms of Auckland Transport’s Standard Agreement to Lease and Deed of Lease are acceptable. The tenant has the ability to sign the Agreement to Lease within two weeks of issue. The tenant acknowledges a willingness to work with Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga to ensure the requirements for fitout design and plans meet all necessary heritage requirements.
Evaluation Criteria Retail Unit 3, CPO Building The below table shows the weighted criteria given to assess your proposal. Applicants are requested to cover each aspect of these criteria in their proposal submission. Evaluation Criteria Requirements Guidance • Outline how the proposed service offering supports commuters, the public experience of the Proposed use, product CPO Building and is complimentary to surrounding businesses. or service offering • Define your target customer/audience and why your offering will appeal to them. 25% • Outline the social impact and local relevance of your proposal including how you will engage locally to benefit the wider community. • Outline your proposed use, product or service offering for the tenancy. Include details on proposed Service delivery model hours of operation and staffing levels. 10% Rental offer and • Outline your annual rental offering including the annual base rental and turnover percentage rental share. covenant strength • Provide evidence to support your financial position (statement of financial position, company accounts 15% or bank guarantee). Track record • Outline your track record of operating in a commuter/transport-oriented setting. Include any references. 10% Business and • Detail your business and marketing plans to show your ability to support the business and enhance the 15% marketing plan commercial opportunity. Retail tenancy design • Outline your proposed conceptual design and plans for the retail unit including internal fit out, base and fit-out footprint, and dimensions. 25% • Demonstrate an understanding of Heritage requirements in your proposed conceptual design.
Attachments Attachment Document 1 Auckland Transport Purpose and Values 2 Britomart Transport Centre Pre-start Manual for Tenancy Fit-out 3 Auckland Transport’s Standard Agreement to Lease and Deed of Lease 4 EOI Response Template 5 Terms of General Agency
Thank you We look forward to your proposal. J007013_05.05.21
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