Investment and Management of Mariepskop Facilities.
Ms.P Gwebu
In plain English
The Mpumalanga Tourism and Parks Agency is seeking an investor to invest, upgrade, operate, and manage the Mariepskop facilities. Bidders must comply with tax obligations and provide a tax compliance status PIN or certificate.
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The Mpumalanga Tourism and Parks Agency is seeking an investor to upgrade, operate, and manage the Mariepskop facilities located in the Blyde River Canyon Nature Reserve. The project involves transforming a former military base into an eco-tourism destination. Key deliverables include conducting feasibility studies, infrastructure upgrades, and ongoing facility management such as maintenance, security, and waste management. The operator must manage various buildings, including accommodation, dining halls, and recreational areas. The site is located on Mariepskop Mountain, accessible via a gravel road. The contract requires a long-term commitment to sustainable tourism and infrastructure development.
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
- Valid SARS Tax Compliance Status PIN
- Registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Audited financial statements confirming R45 million asset value
- Notarized legal attestation of operational and financial capacity
Contact & how to apply
Name: Ms.P Gwebu
Email: Priscilla.Gwebu@mtpa.co.za
Phone: 013-065-0639
How to apply: Bids must be delivered to the Supply Chain Management Unit, Procurement Office, Halls’ Gateway, Mataffin, MTPA Finance Block E, Mbombela, 1200. Submissions must follow the specific three-envelope system outlined in the tender documentation.
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