Request for Tender (RFT): Lease of Lyne Park Tennis Centre, Rose Bay
Location: 536 New South Head Rd, Double Bay, New South Wales 2028, Australia
Buyer: Woollahra Municipal Council
Opened: Mar 24, 2026
Closed: May 07, 2026
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### 🎾 Tender Opportunity: Lyne Park Tennis Centre Lease
**Woollahra Municipal Council** is seeking expressions of interest from experienced commercial operators to lease, equip, manage, and operate the **Lyne Park Tennis Centre** in Rose Bay, New South Wales. This is a significant opportunity to manage a premier community sporting facility located on Crown land.
#### 📋 Scope of Work
The successful operator will be responsible for the management of:
* Six tennis courts and associated infrastructure.
* Pro-shop, club room, and office facilities.
* Café, kitchen, and storage areas.
* Stand-alone toilet block (separable portion).
* Courtside cabanas, paved areas, and surrounding lawn spaces.
#### 🔑 Key Requirements
* **Lease Term:** 10 years, with two 5-year renewal options.
* **Mandatory Attendance:** A pre-tender meeting was held on 15 April 2026; attendance was mandatory for compliance.
* **Operational Flexibility:** The facility allows for ancillary multi-sport use on up to two courts, provided the arrangements remain temporary and adaptable. Permanent infrastructure (e.g., padel courts) is strictly prohibited.
* **Compliance:** All works must adhere to DDA accessibility standards and Council’s tree management policies, particularly regarding the protection of significant fig trees on-site.
#### 📅 Important Dates
* **Submission Deadline:** 7 May 2026, 3:00 PM (AEST).
* **Expected Decision:** 6 July 2026.
This tender is ideal for professional sports and recreation management firms looking to establish a long-term presence in the Sydney region. Interested parties must submit all documentation and queries via the **VendorPanel** portal.
**Keywords:** Tennis Centre Lease, Sports Facility Management, Council Tender, Rose Bay, Recreation Services, Commercial Lease, Sydney Sports Infrastructure.