754-25-448-GS - City Rail Link Retail Leasing Opportunities

Details

RFx ID :	32275308
Tender Name :	754-25-448-GS - City Rail Link Retail Leasing Opportunities
Reference # :	754-25-448-GS
Open Date :	Thursday, 14 August 2025 5:00 PM (Pacific/Auckland UTC+12:00)
Close Date  :	Tuesday, 30 September 2025 11:00 AM (Pacific/Auckland UTC+13:00)
Tender Type :	Request for Proposals (RFP)
Tender Coverage :	Sole Agency  [?]
Categories :	10340000 - Fresh cut floral bouquets 50000000 - Food Beverage and Tobacco Products 90100000 - Restaurants and catering 91100000 - Personal appearance
Regions:	Auckland
Exemption Reason :	None
Required Pre-qualifications :	None
Contact :	Izzy McDonnell procurement@at.govt.nz
Alternate Physical Delivery Address  :
Alternate Physical Fax Number  :

AT requires proposals from qualified, experienced retail operators to lease and operate the commercial spaces within the upcoming CRL Stations. The retail units range in size from small kiosks (7.2 sqm) to larger spaces (42 sqm), located in key station areas including Wellesley Street, Mercury Lane, Beresford Square, and Maungawhau Station (Mt Eden).
The key outcomes include:
• Appointing suitably qualified retail operators to these upcoming CRL retail unit vacancies.
• To implement an ideal retail tenancy mix to enhance the commuter experience.
• Sustainable revenue stream(s) for AT.

2.1 Background
The Locations available for lease will be subject to final measure
1. Te Waihorotiu Station:
Premium retail unit (Wellesley Street) – estimated 42 sqm
Premium retail unit (Victoria Street exploratory) - estimated 35 sqm

2. Karanga-a-Hape Station:
Retail unit (Mercury Lane) – estimated 34.8 sqm
Retail unit (Beresford Square) – estimated 26 sqm

3. Maungawhau Station:
Large retail unit – estimated 50.5 sqm
Kiosk / Small format retail unit – estimated 7.2 sqm

Station Details
Te Waihorotiu Station:
• Expected to become New Zealand's busiest train station
• Located below Albert Street, with three public entrances
• Designed to accommodate a future 21-storey development (The Symphony Centre) on top of its Wellesley Street entrance

Karanga-a-Hape Station:
• Two entrances: Mercury Lane (next to Mercury Theatre) and Beresford Square
• Features the longest escalator in New Zealand (40 metres) at Beresford Square

Maungawhau Station:
• Former Mount Eden train station undergoing redevelopment
• Enlarged and modernised station building with new and upgraded platforms
• Will be a station on both the existing Western Line services and the new CRL train line