RFI for Management of Indaba Conference Centre.
Airports Company South Africa
In plain English
Information is being requested from qualified hospitality and tourism operators to manage and operate the International Indaba Conference Centre. Eligible bidders should demonstrate expertise in operating a five-star conference centre and compliance with Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (BBBEE).
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The Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) is seeking qualified hospitality and tourism operators to manage the International Indaba Conference Centre at O.R. Tambo International Airport in Gauteng. The project involves the day-to-day operations of a 500-person capacity facility. Key responsibilities include managing guest services, event programming, marketing, financial reporting, and maintaining high sustainability standards. The operator must develop a strategic plan to achieve a five-star tourism grading and implement operational manuals for safety and service. Bidders must demonstrate expertise in hosting international events, managing high-end audiovisual technology, and generating revenue through rentals and catering. This is an exploratory request to identify capabilities for future management of the centre.
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.
Full requirements
- Must have valid SARS Tax Compliance Status
- Must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD)
Contact & how to apply
Name: Zamo Dlamini
Email: zamo.dlamini@airports.co.za
Phone: 000-000-0000
How to apply: Submit your response via email to ACSARFQ@airports.co.za. Ensure files are broken into sizes of 20Mb or less. Clearly mark the subject line: Request for Information – Hospitality and Tourism Operators. Invitation to qualified operators to provide information on their capability to manage and operate the International Indaba Conference Centre.
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