The highly anticipated tender results for Plantation Plaza and Plantation Village Retail Street in Tengah have been released, offering a fascinating glimpse into the future commercial landscape of this developing area. From major supermarket chains to popular food and beverage outlets, the results paint a picture of a vibrant and diverse community hub in the making.
Major Retail Players Secure Prime Locations
One of the most significant outcomes of the tender process is the securing of key spaces by major retail players. Cold Storage Singapore (1983) Pte Ltd emerged as a big winner, clinching multiple locations including:
- A substantial 249,344 SGD per month bid for the B1-06 space in Plantation Plaza
- A 20,131 SGD monthly tender for unit B1-16
- A 23,718 SGD monthly bid for unit #01-337 in Plantation Village Retail Street
This aggressive bidding strategy suggests Cold Storage is positioning itself as a cornerstone tenant in the development, likely anticipating significant foot traffic and community engagement.
F&B Giants Stake Their Claim
The food and beverage sector is well-represented in the tender results, with several household names securing spaces:
- Kentucky Fried Chicken Management Pte Ltd won the bid for #01-341 in Plantation Village Retail Street with a monthly rent of 33,330 SGD
- Hanbaobao Pte. Ltd. (likely representing McDonald's) secured #01-403 with a matching 33,332 SGD monthly bid
- The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf (Singapore) Pte Ltd will be paying 14,285 SGD monthly for unit #01-06 in Plantation Plaza
- Koufu Pte Ltd made a substantial bid of 121,392 SGD per month for the #03-02 space in Plantation Plaza, suggesting plans for a significant food court or multiple concept operation
This concentration of well-known F&B brands indicates a strong belief in the area's potential for high customer traffic and spending.
Education and Enrichment Take Center Stage
Interestingly, a significant portion of the successful bids were for education and enrichment-related businesses, highlighting the family-friendly focus of the development:
- Stalford Academy Pte. Ltd. secured a large space (#04-03/04) in Plantation Plaza for 32,556 SGD monthly
- Best Education Holdings Pte. Ltd. won the adjacent #04-05 unit for 19,001 SGD per month
- Kids Elements Edutainment Pte. Ltd. placed a successful bid of 28,057 SGD monthly for units #04-08/09
- Happy Fish Swim School Pte. Ltd. secured a prime spot (#01-321/323) in Plantation Village Retail Street for 25,490 SGD per month
This clustering of educational tenants suggests that Plantation Plaza and Plantation Village Retail Street are being positioned as not just shopping destinations, but as community hubs for learning and development.
Health and Wellness Services
The tender results also reveal a focus on health and wellness services:
- Minmed Group Pte. Ltd. placed a substantial bid of 35,999 SGD monthly for #01-315 in Plantation Village Retail Street, likely for a medical clinic
- Japan IPL Express Pte. Ltd. and Amedea Inno Pte. Ltd. secured adjacent units in Plantation Plaza for beauty and wellness services
- Hockhua Tonic Pte. Ltd. won a bid for a traditional Chinese medicine and health supplements store
Diverse Mix of Specialty Retailers
The tender results also showcase a wide variety of specialty retailers, adding to the diverse tenant mix:
- Skechers Singapore Pte. Ltd. secured a prime spot for footwear
- Xpressflower.com Pte. Ltd. will bring a floral touch to the plaza
- Daiso Singapore Pte. Ltd. won a bid for their popular variety store concept
- Foptics Commonwealth Private Limited will cater to eyewear needs
Conclusion
The tender results for Plantation Plaza and Plantation Village Retail Street paint a picture of a thoughtfully curated, mixed-use development designed to serve the diverse needs of the Tengah community. With a strong emphasis on essential services, F&B options, education, and health & wellness, these commercial spaces are poised to become the beating heart of this new town.
As construction progresses and these businesses begin to take shape, residents and visitors alike can look forward to a vibrant, convenient, and community-focused shopping and lifestyle destination in the heart of Tengah.
For a detailed breakdown of all tender results, you can view the full PDF document here: Plantation Plaza & Plantation Village Retail Street Tender Results (PDF)
For those interested in leasing opportunities at Plantation Plaza or Plantation Village Retail Street, contact CBRE's appointed marketing agents: Ms. Jasmine Tay (9777-5041, [email protected]) or Ms. Ethel Lim (9155-3332, [email protected]).