SLA and STB award state properties at Dempsey Road for wellness, creativity

Both awarded tenders will offer a tenure of five years, with an option to renew for a second term of four years. 

The Singapore Land Authority (SLA) and Singapore Tourism Board (STB) awarded the price and quality (PQ) tender for wellness and fitness uses at 13 Dempsey Road and 13A Dempsey Road to Power Moves Pte Ltd (Power Moves). 

STB and SLA launched the PQ tender in April 2024, seeking unique wellness and fitness lifestyle proposals.

All five proposals received upon tender closing were evaluated based on price (40%) and quality (60%). 

The quality component included an assessment of the proposals’ concept and creativity, contribution to the overall vibrancy of the precinct, and incorporation of green and sustainable initiatives. 

Power Moves, whose proposal had the highest combined PQ score, seeks to provide visitors with a holistic wellness experience, through the integration of Pilates and fitness classes, medical spa and aesthetic services, nutritional counselling services, and a café offering healthy and organic food and drink options. 

Power Moves also plans to offer customised activities, such as workshops, fitness challenges, pop-up events, and wellness pavilions, such as the Grand Prix season in Singapore.

In line with SLA’s efforts to advocate green leases, Power Moves will also drive green and sustainable initiatives, including the installation of electricity and water-saving appliances, as well as installing solar panels to harness renewable energy. 

Moreover, SLA launched another PQ tender in March 2024 at 13 Dempsey Road for creative lifestyle uses that encourage artisanal trades.

All eight proposals received were similarly evaluated based on price and quality weightage, with Florte Design being awarded the tender as the tenderer with the highest combined PQ score.

Florte Design will add to the offerings through its flower merchandise and lifestyle collection of selected goods such as vases, pots, tumblers, and cups. 

Regular hands-on floral arrangement workshops, seasonal floral festivals, and collaborations with nearby businesses, local artists, and musicians will also be organised.

The premises will also feature offerings such as a fitness studio and multipurpose event and photo space, with customised floral arrangements and decorations as a creative backdrop. 

Visitors can also look forward to an all-day café, which will feature a selection of flora-infused drinks. 

Eco-friendly packaging materials and partnerships with local composting facilities to turn floral waste into nutrient-rich compost will also be adopted as part of efforts to go green. 

Both awarded tenders will offer an upfront tenure of five years, with an option to renew for a second term of four years.