Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Act (B-BBEE Act)
Act 53 of 2003
Provides the empowerment-compliance context often used in public-sector supplier evaluation.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
Status: Closed — No Longer Accepting Submissions
This tender closed on 6 March 2026. Submissions are no longer accepted. The tender lifecycle continues — check the awards section for updates.
Tender Type
ITB
Delivery Location
643 Leyds Street - Muckleneuk - Pretoria - 0002
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
07 Dec 2025
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-142873
This RFI invites private sector partners to submit proposals for a public-private partnership (PPP) to operate and manage the basotho village within golden gate highlands national park, addressing financial and operational challenges while aligning with eco-tourism and conservation goals. IT is a preliminary stage to shortlist candidates for a future RFP, with NO immediate award.
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A non-compulsory briefing session via microsoft teams will be organized and a link will be made available, registration: [email protected] NO later than 21 january 2026, nb: details of the site due diligence visits and bid close date shall be discussed during the briefing session
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643 Leyds Street - Muckleneuk - Pretoria - 0002
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These rules commonly apply to South African public-sector procurement.
Act 53 of 2003
Provides the empowerment-compliance context often used in public-sector supplier evaluation.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
Act 108 of 1996 (s217)
This is general procurement context, not legal advice. Always verify requirements in the official tender documents and issuing authority notices.
REQUEST FOR INFORMATION_BASOTHO VILLAGE_GOLDEN GATE HIGFHLANDS NATIONAL PARK.pdf
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Date & Time
Friday, 27 February 2026 - 11:00
Venue
A non-compulsory briefing session via Microsoft teams will be organized and a link will be sent
This briefing session took place during the tender period.
07 Dec
2025
Tender Published
Tender was published
06 Mar
2026
Closing Date
Tender closing date
Pending
Awaiting Award of Contract
This tender has not yet been awarded. The contracting authority is expected to publish the award notice in due course.
06 Mar
2026
Submissions Closed
No further submissions were accepted after this date.
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Median Estimate
R 770 615
Range
Based on 25 comparable awarded tenders. Companies with similar profiles typically bid near the median.
* Estimates are based on historical data and do not guarantee actual award values.
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Important Dates
Source: REQUEST FOR INFORMATION_BASOTHO VILLAGE_GOLDEN GATE HIGFHLANDS NATIONAL PARK.pdfNon-compulsory briefing session: 23 January 2026 at 10:00 (Microsoft Teams). Registration deadline for briefing: 21 January 2026. Closing date for RFI submissions: 06 March 2026 at 09:00. Site due diligence visit dates and RFP timeline to be confirmed during the briefing.
Contact Information
Source: REQUEST FOR INFORMATION_BASOTHO VILLAGE_GOLDEN GATE HIGFHLANDS NATIONAL PARK.pdfSCM Contact: Banele Malie. Email: [email protected]. Phone: 012 426 5355. Submission address: Not specified; ensure envelope is marked with RFI number and delivered to the correct location to avoid disqualification.
Submission Guidelines
Source: REQUEST FOR INFORMATION_BASOTHO VILLAGE_GOLDEN GATE HIGFHLANDS NATIONAL PARK.pdfSubmit one (1) hard copy and one (1) memory stick of your RFI response. Enclose in a plain envelope marked with the RFI number. Ensure delivery by the closing date and time; late submissions will be disqualified. All costs for preparation and submission are the bidder’s responsibility. Supporting documents become SANParks’ property unless otherwise stated. No award will be made at this RFI stage, but non-response may exclude you from the subsequent RFP. Register for the non-compulsory briefing session via [email protected] by 21 January 2026 to receive the Microsoft Teams link (session on 23 January 2026 at 10:00). Site due diligence and bid close dates will be discussed during the briefing.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: REQUEST FOR INFORMATION_BASOTHO VILLAGE_GOLDEN GATE HIGFHLANDS NATIONAL PARK.pdfThis is an RFI (Request for Information) only; no award will be made at this stage. The RFI responses will be used to shortlist candidates for a subsequent RFP (Request for Proposal). Evaluation will focus on: feasibility of the project, supplier market capabilities, potential costs, revenue generation models, risk assessment (security, auditing, legal, financial), industry best technologies, and alignment with SANParks’ conservation and community objectives. Responses must include: company profile, financial statements, track record (case studies), and proposed operational model (capital investment, PPP fees, eco-tourism alignment).
Technical Specifications
Source: REQUEST FOR INFORMATION_BASOTHO VILLAGE_GOLDEN GATE HIGFHLANDS NATIONAL PARK.pdfScope: Public-Private Partnership (PPP) for the operation and management of the Golden Gate Highlands National Park Basotho Village. Current infrastructure: 26 units (12x rondawels with 1 double bed, 10x with 1 double and 1 bunk bed, 2x universal access with 1 double and 1 bunk bed), communal braai lapas, verandas, reception area, and 2-bedroom staff house. Challenges: Financial unsustainability (low occupancy, ongoing maintenance), operational inefficiencies (outdated infrastructure, inconsistent service), and strategic misalignment. Requirements: Hospitality service management (front desk, housekeeping, reservations, guest experience), facility management (upkeep, maintenance), and optional ancillary services (wellness, guided tours, adventure activities). Proposals must align with SANParks’ conservation, eco-tourism, and community development goals.
Sets the constitutional standard for fair, equitable, transparent, competitive and cost-effective public procurement.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
Act 5 of 2000
Covers preferential procurement and preference-point systems used in public tenders.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
Act 12 of 2004
Supports anti-corruption controls and supplier integrity in procurement processes.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
Act 28 of 2024
Provides the national framework for public procurement across government.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
Act 2 of 2000
Supports access to tender records, award decisions and public-sector procurement information.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
Act 3 of 2000
Supports lawful, reasonable and procedurally fair administrative tender decisions.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
Address
South Africa
Source confidence
High source confidence
Official source
eTenders.gov.za
Documents found
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Last checked
05 Jun 2026
AI status
Enhanced
Data conflicts
None detected
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