Public-Private Partnership for Suikerbosrand Nature Reserve.
Olga Ramulumisi
In plain English
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The Gauteng Department of Environment is seeking a private partner for a 25-year Public Private Partnership at the Suikerbosrand Nature Reserve. The project involves the financing, redevelopment, operation, and maintenance of various tourism facilities, including a conference centre, resorts, caravan parks, and hiking trail huts. The successful bidder will manage infrastructure such as internal roads, water, electricity, and waste systems. Key requirements include luxury nature lodge operational experience, financial capacity with a net asset value of at least R10 million, and CIDB Grade 8 GB or 7 GB PE construction capability. The project aims to enhance visitor facilities and tourism activities within the reserve.
What you need to qualify
- CSD registration — Registration on the Central Supplier Database — required to do business with government.
- Tax clearance — A valid SARS tax compliance status (PIN) showing your tax affairs are in order.
- B-BBEE certificate — A B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit confirming your contribution level.
- CIDB grading (Grade 7 General Building (7GB)) — A Construction Industry Development Board grade in the right class of works.
- Other registration — An industry registration the tender requires (e.g. PSIRA, NHBRC, a professional or trade licence).
Full requirements
- Valid SARS Tax Compliance Status
- Registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Minimum B-BBEE Level 4 contributor status
- CIDB Grade 8 GB or 7 GB PE registration
- Compliance with SANS 1162:2016 and NEMPAA regulations
Contact & how to apply
Name: Olga Ramulumisi
Email: olga.ramulumisi@gauteng.gov.za
Phone: 000-000-0000
How to apply: Submit two separate sealed envelopes (Functionality and Financial/B-BBEE) marked with the tender number. Include a non-edited PDF on a USB disk. Deliver to the tender box at Umnotho House, 56 Eloff Street, Marshalltown, Johannesburg by 23 November 2026 at 16:00.
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