25-Year concession to operate and refurbish jock of the bushveld lodges in kruger national park

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While not explicitly listed in the provided text, eligibility requires: ability to form a compliant SPV; financial capacity for CAPEX/OPEX; proven experience in luxury safari lodge operations; capability to meet stringent B-BBEE targets (Black ownership, Black women, youth, local community participation within 100km radius); environmental compliance track record; ability to obtain all required permits/licenses; commitment to SANParks' Vision 2040 Regenerative Tourism framework; and acceptance of risk transfer (construction, market demand, operating, insolvency risks). Incumbent concessionaires may bid but have no renewal rights.

1.1 This Information Memorandum is issued by South African National Parks

(“SANParks”) in accordance with the guidelines for Public Private Partnerships

(“PPPs”) contained in National Treasury's Tourism PPP Toolkit, and in compliance

with Treasury Regulation 16 issued in terms of the Public Finance Management

Act .

1.2 SANParks is tendering this PPP opportunity in which it gives a selected Private

Party the right to the Jock of the Bushveld concession.

1.3 SANParks makes no guarantees about and takes no responsibility for the

accuracy and completeness of this Information Memorandum and disclaims any

liability for any interested party’s use of the information.

1.4 This Information Memorandum is not intended to serve as the basis for an

investment decision. Each recipient is expected to make an independent

investigation or due diligence and to obtain the necessary independent advice

regarding the PPP opportunity.

1.5 SANParks may change or replace any information contained in this Information

Memorandum at any time, without giving any prior notice or providing any reason.

Any such changes will be communicated through official channels.

1.6 In a typical PPP agreement in this sector, the Private Party is granted rights at its

own risk to finance, refurbish, design, build, maintain and operate a tourism facility

on state conservation land for a period likely to provide a fair return on investment.

In return, the Private Party will meet agreed environmental, development,

operating and broad-based B-BBEE obligations, and pay a PPP fee to SANParks.

1.7 SANParks or the State will hold the title to the land and assets. At the end of the

agreement term, the facility reverts to SANParks. The incumbent concessionaires

will not have an option to renew at the end of the term. At the end of the concession

period, the concession may be put up for re-tender to interested bidders. The

incumbent concessionaires will be entitled to bid.

1.8 The Private Party will have exclusive traversing rights of the Concession Area.

These Areas will be off-limits to normal Parks visitors. The Concessionaire will be

entitled to limited access to the park, subject to normal Park operating rules and

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hours. A maximum number of people are to be accommodated overnight, (guests

and staff), which is indicated in this Information Memorandum.

1.9 SANParks is following the PPP feasibility and procurement processes set out in

National Treasury’s PPP Toolkit for Tourism. The toolkit can be downloaded from

www.ppp.gov.za.

2. Sanparks’ vision, mission and key strategic objectives

2.1 Sanparks’ vision and mission

2.1.1 South African National Parks (SANParks) was established as a parastatal

through an Act of Parliament in 1927. As per the Public Finance

Management Act, Act (as amended by Act ), SANParks

is a Schedule 3(a) “public entity” that functions under the ambit of the NEMA:

Protected Areas Act, 2003 (Act ) read concurrently with the

Biodiversity Act of 2004 and the Protected Areas Act.

2.1.2 The primary mandate of SANParks is the conservation of South Africa’s

biodiversity, landscapes and associated cultural heritage assets through a

system of national parks. SANParks is also involved in the promotion and

management of nature-based tourism and delivers both conservation

management and tourism services through an authentic people centred

approach on all its programmes.

2.1.3 SANParks’ operations are totally guided by its vision statement and mission

statement. As a public entity, the SANParks is committed to act in pursuance

of transformation of South Africa’s society in support of entrenching South

Africa’s democracy. In this regard the organisation has adopted a

transformation mission to guide its efforts accordingly.

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VISION – A World Class System of Sustainable National Parks Reconnecting and

Inspiring Society.

MANDATE – Delivery of Conservation Mandate by Excelling in the Management

of a National Park System.

MISSION – Develop, Expand, Manage and Promote a System of Sustainable

National Parks that Represents Biodiversity and Heritage Assets, through

Innovation, Excellence, Responsible Tourism and Best Practice for the Just Socio-

Economic and Equitable Benefit of Current and Future Generations.

2.2 Sanparks’ key strategic objectives

SANParks’ business operations are founded on the following important core

pillars:

2.2.1 Sustainable Conservation

The primary mandate of SANParks is the conservation of South Africa’s

biodiversity, landscapes and associated heritage assets through a system

of national parks.

2.2.2 The National Tourism Sector Strategy

The National Tourism Sector Strategy has as its objective to grow a

sustainable tourism economy in South Africa, with domestic, regional and

international components, based on innovation, service excellence,

meaningful participation and partnerships. SANParks supports this strategy

through its mandates and operations.

2.2.3 Diverse and Responsible Tourism

SANParks has a significant role in the promotion of South Africa’s nature-

based tourism or eco-tourism business, targeted at both international and

domestic tourism markets. The eco-tourism pillar of the business

architecture provides for the organisation’s self-generated revenues from

commercial operations that are necessary to supplement government

funding of conservation management. A significant element of the eco-

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tourism pillar is the SANParks’ Strategic Objectives, which (through the

implementation of Public- Private Partnerships) SANParks has adopted to

expand tourism products and the generation of additional revenue for

funding of conservation and socio-economic development. SANParks

Responsible Tourism seeks to:

2.2.3.1 align SANParks’ tourism strategy with the national policy and strategy

on responsible tourism;

2.2.3.2 provide a clear framework that will ensure the integration of the nature-

based responsible tourism strategy and actions into management

plans for each national park in South Africa;

2.2.3.3 provide direction as to the sales and marketing focus and strategy of

SANParks;

2.2.3.4 provide guidance on the development and operation of relevant

tourism IT support and monitoring systems;

2.2.3.5 provide guidance as to the objectives and implementation of the Wild

Card loyalty programme; and

2.2.3.6 provide guidance on sound and sustainable financial management of

tourism in SANParks.

2.2.4 Socio-Economic Transformation

2.2.4.1 SANParks has taken a strategic decision to expand its role in the

developmental support provided to neighbouring communities as an

entity of the developmental state. In addition, SANParks is required to

build constituencies at international, national and local levels, in

support of conservation of the natural and cultural heritage of South

Africa through its corporate social investment. It must ensure that a

broad base of South Africans participate and get involved in

biodiversity initiatives, and further that all its operations have a

synergistic existence with neighbouring or surrounding communities

for their educational and socio-economic benefit, hence, enabling the

broader society to be connected to national parks.

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2.2.4.2 SANParks’ Commercialisation Strategy or Strategic Plan for

Commercialisation (SPfC) has identified PPPs as a good vehicle for

promoting and developing its Broad- Based Black Economic

Empowerment (B-BBEE) and socio-economic transformation

objectives. Through the B-BBEE Scorecard developed for the project,

SANParks set targets for the Private Party to promote direct ownership

of substantial interests by black people, black women and black

enterprises, to achieve effective participation in the management

control of the Private Party and its subcontractors by black people and

black women, to ensure that the Private Party contracts a significant

proportion of its subcontracting and procurement to black people,

black women and black enterprises, and to promote positive local

socio-economic impact from the project to the benefit of SMMEs, the

disabled, the youth and non-governmental organisations within a

targeted area of the facility’s operations.

2.2.5 Nature-based tourism

2.2.5.1 The organisation has a significant role in the promotion of South

Africa’s nature-based tourism, or ecotourism business targeted at both

international and domestic tourism markets. The eco-tourism pillar of

the business architecture provides for the organisation’s self-

generated revenues from commercial operations that is necessary to

supplement government funding of conservation management.

2.2.5.2 A significant element of the ecotourism pillar is the SANParks

Commercialisation Strategy or Strategic Plan for Commercialisation

(SPfC) (which through the implementation of Public Private

Partnerships) has as its objective reducing the cost of delivery,

improving service levels by focusing on core business and leveraging

private capital and expertise as well as the objective of expansion of

tourism products and the generation of additional revenue for the

funding of conservation and constituency building.

2.3 Vision 2040 – Regenerative Tourism

Annexure A:

2.3.1 SANParks’ long-term strategic direction is guided by Vision 2040, which

envisions a future where people and nature thrive together within

sustainable and resilient conservation landscapes. Central to this vision is

the positioning of national parks not only as protected ecological spaces, but

as living landscapes that contribute meaningfully to biodiversity

conservation, inclusive economic development, and societal well-being.

2.3.2 SANParks has adopted Regenerative Tourism as a key strategic focus

area. Regenerative Tourism represents an evolution from traditional

“responsible tourism” models. It requires that tourism activities within

national parks:

2.3.2.1 Actively contribute to the restoration and enhancement of

ecosystems;

2.3.2.2 Strengthen biodiversity conservation outcomes;

2.3.2.3 Support climate resilience and reduced environmental impact;

2.3.2.4 Promote inclusive economic participation and transformation;

2.3.2.5 Foster meaningful connections between visitors, local communities,

and conservation landscapes; and

2.3.2.6 Generate sustainable revenue to support SANParks’ core

conservation mandate.

2.3.3 Application to Public-Private Partnerships

2.3.3.1 Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) within SANParks form a key

implementation mechanism for advancing regenerative

tourism objectives. Through carefully structured concession

agreements, SANParks seeks to:

2.3.3.1.1 Leverage private sector expertise and capital investment;

2.3.3.1.2 Upgrade and maintain tourism infrastructure to world-class

standards;

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2.3.3.1.3 Ensure environmentally responsible operations aligned with

approved Environmental Management Plans;

2.3.3.1.4 Drive transformation, enterprise development and local

economic participation; and

2.3.3.1.5 Secure predictable and sustainable revenue streams to fund

conservation.

2.3.4 All commercial activities authorised within national parks

are required to operate in a manner that supports biodiversity protection,

minimises environmental impact, and contributes positively to the long-term

sustainability of the protected area system.

3. Articulation of sanpark’s commercialisation strategy

3.1 Motivation for Commercialisation of the Kruger National Parks

SANParks’ Commercialisation Strategy or Strategic Plan for Commercialisation

(SPfC) has identified PPPs as a good vehicle for promoting and developing its

Broad- Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) and socio-economic

transformation objectives. Through the B-BBEE Scorecard developed for the

project, SANParks set targets for the Private Party to promote direct ownership of

substantial interests by black people, black women and black enterprises, to

achieve effective participation in the management control of the Private Party and

its subcontractors by black people and black women, to ensure that the Private

Party contracts a significant proportion of its subcontracting and procurement to

black people, black women and black enterprises, and to promote positive local

socio-economic impact from the project to the benefit of SMMEs, the disabled, the

youth and non-governmental organisations within a targeted area of the facility’s

operations.

3.2 SANParks STRATEGIC PLAN FOR COMMERCIALISATION (SPFC)

3.2.1 The SPfC is updated every five years. The following outlines the major

changes of the SPfC 2019 – 2024 (it is anticipated that this plan will be

updated in 2026 to align to Vision 2040):

Annexure A:

3.2.1.1 The SPfC 2019 – 2024 reaffirmed that PPPs are envisioned to

continue playing a key role in executing on SANParks’ mandate and

achieving its strategic objectives, particularly in terms of revenue

generation and contributing towards socio-economic transformation.

3.2.1.2 The SPfC highlighted the importance of tourism as an engine for job

creation and a driver of sustainable socio-economic development. As

such, particular focus will be placed on using PPPs as a mechanism

to promote economic transformation in the industry.

3.2.1.3 The SPfC was updated to reflect a revised checklist for all commercial

opportunities identified.

3.2.1.4 Finally, the SPfC 2019 - 2024 addressed the need for additional

capacity in the Business Development Unit to accelerate the

implementation of PPPs.

3.2.2 Benefits of the SANParks Commercialisation Strategy

The achieved high level commercialisation objectives for SANParks include

the following; revenue generation; loss minimisation or savings on existing

operations; optimal use of under-performing assets; job creation and poverty

alleviation; B-BBEE; infrastructure upgrades; upgrade/development of

historical and/or cultural sites; tourism promotion and further biodiversity

protection and conservation. PPPs in SANParks have proved to be an

important service delivery mechanism. The SANParks Commercialisation

Strategy has yielded the following benefits to SANParks:

3.2.2.1 Strategic Value

3.2.2.1.1 Implementation of the Commercialisation Strategy has resulted

in increased market segmentation and product and price

differentiation with over 500 additional guest beds in the five-star

segment resulting in increased economic activity and foreign

exchange generation.

3.2.2.1.2 It has further resulted in improved efficiencies of the restaurant

and retail facilities, contributing to an enhanced visitor

experience for the guests of SANParks.

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3.2.2.1.3 The strategy has also resulted in an increased contribution to the

broader economy through the tourism multiplier effect and

SANParks’ image has improved considering that national parks

are being put to responsible and sustainable use for the

economic development of the country.

3.2.2.2 Monetary Value

The Commercialisation Strategy has resulted in a total contribution of

over R1.5 billion since inception.

3.2.2.3 Increased Infrastructure

The Commercialisation Strategy roll out has resulted in increased

infrastructure in National Parks to the value of R958 million with the

assets ultimately reverting to SANParks. In addition, it has resulted in

the refurbishment of the aging infrastructure of both the restaurant and

retail facilities to the value of R20 million.

3.2.2.4 Risk Transfer

The strategy has resulted in significant commercial risk transfer to the

private sector including EIA risk, construction risk, availability risk,

insolvency risk, market demand or volume risk and operating risk.

However, SANParks is still exposed to the risks experienced by the

Private Party and hence effective contract management is essential.

3.2.2.5 Socio Economic Value

The strategy resulted in broadening the participation of B-BBEE

partners in the tourism industry thereby contributing to the

demographic restructuring of the industry and poverty alleviation.

Private Party agreements included the following contractual

commitments:

3.2.2.5.1 increased employment in the tourism industry with 2100 new

jobs excluding construction;

3.2.2.5.2 79% of employees recruited from local communities adjacent to

the Parks;

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3.2.2.5.3 Reported spend of R75 million per annum with local community

SMME’s;

3.2.2.5.4 Considerable continuous skills transfer and training; and

3.2.2.5.5 The tourism multiplier effect to the broader economy.

3.2.2.6 Environmental Value

Regulations pertaining to environmental management that apply to the

commercial operators are in many instances superior creating a

benchmark in SANParks nature-based tourism operations and over

time, SANParks will be obliged to comply with these standards. This

can only be to the long-term benefit of our national parks.

4. Sanparks’ legal mandate

4.1 The environmental regulations that apply to the commercial operators or

concessionaires are in many instances superior, creating a benchmark in

SANParks nature-based tourism operations and over time, SANParks and the

commercial operators are obliged to comply with these standards.

4.2 The Kruger National Park is an area declared, or regarded as having been

declared, in terms of section 28 of NEMPAA as a protected environment. Section

92(1)(a) of the NEMPAA specifically states that SANParks is the management

authority for any protected area and is obliged in terms of section 92(2) to manage

all such protected areas according to the provisions of the NEMPAA and the

management plan to be prepared for the protected area concerned.

4.3 Any commercial operator should at all times be cognisant of and apply all of the

following regulations that are pertinent to SANParks, including all changes in these

and other regulations that may be implemented over the period of the Concession.

4.4 National Environmental Management: Protected Areas Act

4.4.1 National Environmental Management: Protected Areas Act 2003 (act no. ) (“NEMPAA”) as amended by the National Environmental

Management: Protected Areas Amendment Act (Act no ) provides

for:

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4.4.1.1 the protection and conservation of ecologically viable areas

representative of South Africa’s biological diversity and its natural

landscapes and seascapes;

4.4.1.2 for the establishment of a national register of all national, provincial

and local protected areas;

4.4.1.3 for the management of those areas in accordance with national norms

and standards;

4.4.1.4 for intergovernmental co-operation and public consultation in matters

concerning protected areas;

4.4.1.5 for the continued existence, governance and functions of South

African National Parks; and

4.4.1.6 for matters in connection therewith.

4.5 NEM: PAA Section 50

4.5.1 Section 50 (1) of NEMPAA allows SANParks to:

(a) carry out or allow:

(i) a commercial activity in the park, reserve or site; or

(ii) an activity in the park, reserve or site aimed at raising

revenue;

(b) enter into a written agreement with a local community inside or

adjacent to the park, reserve or site to allow members of the

community to use in a sustainable manner biological resources in the

park, reserve or site; and

(c) set norms and standards for any activity allowed in terms of

paragraph (a) or (b).

4.5.2 Section 50 (2) provides than an activity allowed in terms of subsection (1)(a)

or (b) may not negatively affect the survival of any species in or significantly

disrupt the integrity of the ecological systems of the national park, nature

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reserve or world heritage site.

4.5.3 Section 50 (3) provides that the management authority of the national park,

nature reserve or world heritage site must establish systems to monitor—

(a)the impact of activities allowed in terms of subsection (1)(a) or (b)

on the park, reserve or site and its biodiversity; and

(b) compliance with—

(i) any agreement entered into in terms of subsection (1)(b); and

(ii) any norms and standards set in terms of subsection (1)(c).

4.5.4 Section 50 (4) provides that any activity carried out lawfully in terms of any

agreement which exists when this section takes effect may continue until the

date of termination of such agreement, provided that the agreement may not

be extended or varied so as to expire after the original intended expiry date

without the consent of the Minister.

4.5.5 Section 50 (5) provides that no development, construction or farming may

be permitted in a national park, nature reserve or world heritage site without

the prior written approval of the management authority.

4.6 NEM: PAA Section 55 and 56

4.6.1 Section 55 sets out the functions of SANParks which functions include inter

alia responsibility to:

4.6.1.1 protect, conserve and control all protected areas under its

management including all biodiversity found therein (section 55(1)(b));

4.6.1.2 to carry out any development and construct or erect any works

necessary for the management of the area (section 55(2)(e));

4.6.1.3 take reasonable steps to ensure the security and well – being of

visitors and staff (section 55(2)(e));

4.6.1.4 provide accommodation and facilities for visitors and staff (section

55(2)(h));

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4.6.1.5 to carry on any business or trade or provide other services for the

convenience of visitors and staff (section 55(2)(i));

4.6.1.6 determine and collect fees for entry or stay in the area or for any

services provided by it (section 55(2)(i)); and

4.6.1.7 authorise any person, subject to such conditions and the payment of

such fees as it may determine, to carry on any business or trade or

provide any service which SANParks may carry on or provide in the

area in terms of the NEMPAA ((section 55(2)(i)).

4.6.2 Section 55(2)(i) also authorises SANParks to authorise another person,

subject to such conditions and the payment of such fees as it may determine,

to provide any service which SANParks may otherwise provide in the Kruger

National Park.

4.6.3 Section 56 (c) also specifically allows SANParks to hire or let any property,

for the purpose of performing any of its functions in any protected area

placed under its management and control.

4.6.4 Accordingly, SANParks has the legal mandate in terms of the NEMPAA to

enter into PPP Agreements.

4.7 The Public Finance Management Act (“the PFMA”)

4.7.1 SANParks is a Schedule 3A public entity for the purpose of the PFMA. As

such, SANParks is bound to the provisions of the PFMA which regulates the

financial management of all national and provincial governments and

agencies; ensures that all revenue, expenditure, assets and liabilities of

those governments are managed efficiently and effectively; provides for the

responsibilities for those entrusted with financial management in those

governments, and governs all matters connected therewith.

4.8 PFMA Sections 50 and 51

4.8.1 Section 50 of the PFMA deals with a number of fiduciary duties placed on

the accounting authorities of public entities which are subjected to the

provisions of the PFMA, and inter alia requires the accounting authority for

a public entity to:

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4.8.1.1 exercise the duty of utmost care to ensure reasonable protection of

assets and records of the public entity;

4.8.1.2 act with fidelity, honesty, integrity, and in the best interests of the public

entity in managing the financial affairs of the public entity;

4.8.1.3 seek, within the sphere of influence of that accounting authority, to

prevent any prejudice to the financial interests of the state.

4.8.2 Section 51 deals with a number of general responsibilities of accounting

authorities and provides that the accounting authority for a public entity must

ensure that a public entity has and maintains inter alia effective, efficient and

transparent systems of financial and risk management and internal control

as well as an appropriate procurement and provisioning system which is fair,

equitable, transparent, competitive and cost – effective.

4.9 Treasury Regulation 16

4.9.1 This last aspect is taken further in Regulations 16A7.4 and 16A7.5 of the

National Treasury Regulations promulgated in terms of section 76 of the

PFMA in Government Gazette Notice No. R 225, Government Gazette No.

27388 dated 15 March 2005, and amended by Government Gazette Notice

No. R 146, GG 29644 dated 20 February 2007, which Regulations state that:

4.9.1.1 Reg. 16A7.4 The letting of immovable state property must be at market

– related tariffs unless the relevant treasury approves otherwise. No

state property may be let free of charge without the prior approval of

the relevant treasury.

4.9.1.2 Reg. 16A7.5 The accounting officer or accounting authority must

review, at least annually when finalizing the budget, all fees, charges,

rates, tariffs or scales of fees or other charges relating to the letting of

state property to ensure sound financial planning and management.

4.9.2 These National Treasury Regulations first came into operation on 25 May

2002 and have applied to the business of SANParks since that date.

4.9.3 Hence there is sufficient responsibility placed on SANParks under the PFMA

to manage and to lease out all state assets placed under its management

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and control in the Kruger National Park in a manner that is fair and equitable

to all, is transparent and competitive, and occurs on a basis that is market –

related and supports sound financial planning and management within

SANParks.

4.10 The National Minimum Standard for Responsible Tourism (SANS 1162)

The National Minimum Standard for Responsible Tourism (SANS 1162) was

developed with objective of establishing a common understanding of responsible

tourism by developing a single set of standards to be applied throughout South

Africa by harmonising the different sets of criteria that were used for certifying the

sustainability of tourism businesses. The National Minimum Standard for

Responsible Tourism consists of 41 criteria divided into four categories i.e.

sustainable operations and management, economic criteria, Social and cultural

criteria and environmental criteria.

4.11 The National Development Plan

4.11.1 The National Development Plan aims to eliminate poverty and reduce

inequality by 2030 by drawing on the energies of its people, growing an

inclusive economy, building capabilities, enhancing the capacity of the state,

and promoting leadership and partnerships through society. The plan

envisions a South Africa where everyone feels free yet bounded to others;

where everyone embraces their full potential, a country where opportunity is

determined not by birth, but by ability, education and hard work. Realising

such a society will require transformation of the economy and focussed

efforts to build the country’s capabilities. While the achievement of the

objectives of the National Development Plan requires progress on a broad

front, three priorities stand out:

4.11.1.1 raising employment through faster economic growth;

4.11.1.2 improving the quality of education, skills development and innovation;

and

4.11.1.3 building the capability of the state to play a developmental,

transformative role.

4.12 SANParks Beneficiation Scheme

Annexure A:

4.12.1 SANParks has a mandate to promote and give priority to indigenous

landowner communities to participate in equity ownership interests in the

Concessions. To achieve this mandate and objective, SANParks shall

ensure that potential Concessionaires offer the indigenous landowner

communities the opportunity to secure shareholding on commercial terms

in PPP concessions.

4.12.2 Where SANParks has identified opportunities for participation for the

indigenous landowner communities, SANParks is required to specify the

equity set aside for participation of indigenous landowner communities in the

procurement documentation for that commercial activity. No equity set aside

is proposed for this Concession Opportunity.

4.13 Tourism B-BBEE Charter and Tourism PPP Toolkit

4.13.1 In 2004 the National Treasury published a Private Public Partnership (PPP)

Manual to serve as a guide in all PPP agreements between Government

Institutions and private parties.

4.13.2 In November 2005, the Tourism PPP Toolkit was published. The Toolkit as

well as the above-mentioned policy documents informed our analysis and

recommendations on the possible B-BBEE and socio-economic benefits of

this PPP.

4.13.3 In 2005, the Tourism B-BBEE Charter was published in the Government

Gazette to highlight the commitment of all the stakeholders in the Tourism

Sector for the empowerment and transformation of the sector, and to work

collectively to ensure that the opportunities and benefits of the Tourism

Sector are extended to Black People as well. In 2009, the Tourism B-BBEE

Sector Code was published in the Government Gazette in line with the

Generic Codes of Good Practice to advance the objectives of the B-BBEE

Act.

4.13.4 Arising from the Amended Generic Codes of Good Practice issued in

October 2013, the Amended Tourism B-BBEE Sector Code were published

in November 2015 which outlines the framework and principles for the

implementation of B-BBEE within the Tourism Industry.

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4.13.5 SANParks has developed dedicated B-BBEE scorecards for the six KNP

commercial opportunities that form part of this Tender, identified to achieve

its socio-economic transformation objectives. The Specific Goals elements

identified in SANParks B-BBEE scorecards include the following elements:

4.13.5.1 Ownership – targets for ownership by Black People, Black Women and

Youth within a 100km radius of KNP in the private party SPV;

4.13.5.2 Management Control – targets for the involvement in management of

the SPV of Black People, Black Women and Youth and people from

local Communities;

4.13.5.3 Employment – targets for employment of Black People, Black Women,

Youth and people from Local Communities at all levels;

4.13.5.4 Skills Development – targets for skills development expenditure on

Black People and Black Women and Youth from Local Communities

and for the number of Black People participating in Learnerships,

Apprenticeships and Internships;

4.13.5.5 Preferential Procurement – targets for procuring goods and service

from B-BBEE recognised, and Black Women and Youth from Local

Community owned companies and SMMEs;

4.13.5.6 Enterprise and Supplier Development – targets for contributing

towards;

4.13.5.6.1 Enterprise and Supplier Development of local companies; and

4.13.5.6.2 Socio-economic Development – targets for contributing towards

Socio- economic Development of local communities and tourism

industry.

4.13.6 SANParks accordingly evaluates the bidders B-BBEE proposal and will

allocate scores according to the methodology and weightings in the B-BBEE

scorecard which is provided in the Request for Proposals (RFP).

4.14 Land Claims

Annexure A:

4.14.1 SANParks concluded settlement agreements with successful KNP land

claimants in terms of the Restitution of Land Rights Act number ,

as amended. The Cabinet Memorandum of 2002 made it possible for the

settlement of land claims within Protected Areas, where restitution is

provided through ownership without settlement rights, but with

arrangements for compensatory beneficiation. Land claims within SANParks

were therefore settled within this 2002 framework, with the exception of

Knp.

4.14.2 In 2008, the cabinet made a decision that the only option of the settlement

for land claims within KNP is alternative redress, without restoration of land

rights. The Commission on Restitution of Land Rights (CRLR), DEA and

SANParks jointly informed the claimants of the Cabinet decision.

4.14.3 The government of the Republic of South Africa and the Dispossessed Land

Owner Communities have entered into settlement agreements in respect of

land previously owned by the Dispossessed Communities in KNP in terms

of section 42(D) of the Restitution of Land Rights Act, 1994. Pursuant to the

settlement agreements the parties agreed that restitution shall take the form

of equitable redress to ensure that the continuation of conservation,

protection and management of KNP is not adversely impacted by the

approval of land claims. In consequence thereof, the settlement comprises

two phases, namely, phase one which entails payment of financial

compensation for loss of improvements that were on the claimed land at the

time of dispossession and phase two which entails the development of a

beneficiation scheme by SANParks to ensure that the Dispossessed Land

Owner Communities benefit from commercial, job and other economic

opportunities deriving from KNP (“the Beneficiation Scheme”). Bidders must

refer to the Request for Proposal (“RFP”) for obligations of Settlement

Agreements on Concession Opportunities.

4.15 SANParks Park Management Plans

The National Environment Management: Protected Areas Act No.

(NEM: PAA) requires that South African National Parks produces management

Annexure A:

plans for all national parks in consultations with stakeholders. The objective of a

management plan is to ensure the protection, conservation and management of

the protected area concerned in a manner which is consistent with the objectives

of the NEM: PAA and for the purpose it was declared. The Protected Areas Act

requires that a national park be managed exclusively for the purpose for which it

was declared. However, SANParks recognises that the environment is in constant

flux, is interlinked with the socio-economic and political spheres and could be

affected by societal values. Protected area management should therefore take

cognisance of the ever-changing environment and diversity of influences, and plan

accordingly. In consultation with stakeholders, SANParks revises the management

plan in accordance with its internal Commercialization Strategy.

4.16 Responsible Tourism Standards

4.16.1 Responsible Tourism

Responsible Tourism is a tourism management strategy embracing

planning, management, product development and marketing to bring about

positive economic, social, cultural and environmental impacts. Responsible

Tourism provides for the following:

4.16.1.1 generates economic benefits for local people and enhances the well-

being of host communities;

4.16.1.2 improves working conditions and access to the industry;

4.16.1.3 involves local people in decisions that affect their lives and life

chances;

4.16.1.4 makes positive contributions to the conservation of natural and cultural

heritage to the maintenance of the world's diversity;

4.16.1.5 provides more enjoyable experiences for tourists through more

meaningful connections with local people and a greater understanding

of local cultural, social and environmental issues;

4.16.1.6 minimises negative economic, environmental and social impacts; and

Annexure A:

4.16.1.7 is culturally sensitive, engenders respect between tourists and hosts,

and builds local pride and confidence.

4.16.2 National Responsible Tourism Guidelines

4.16.2.1 In 2002, the then Department of Environmental Affairs and Tourism

(“DEAT”) published National Responsible Tourism Guidelines,

reflecting South Africa’s vision to manage tourism in a way that

contributes to the quality of life of all South Africans. The Guidelines

aim to set benchmark standards for accommodation and transport

operators, tourism associations and custodians of our cultural and

natural heritage. The objective is to ensure that our tourism sector

keeps pace with international trends towards responsible business

practice – and gains a market advantage in doing so. In 2003, DEAT

published the Responsible Tourism Handbook which took it one step

further by giving practical examples of how tourism operators can

improve their economic, social and environmental practices.

4.16.2.2 Various institutions/organisations offer environmental management

consulting and accreditation services to all business sectors interested

in implementing environmentally friendly business practices and

hence offer Environmental Rating Programmes. Such eco-labelling

schemes include:

4.16.2.3 Iso 14001;

4.16.2.4 Green Globe;

4.16.2.5 Blue Flag;

4.16.2.6 Neap;

4.16.2.7 Heritage;

4.16.2.8 Ecoquest; and

4.16.2.9 Fair Trade in Tourism.

4.16.3 National Responsible Tourism Standard and SANParks Responsible

Tourism Strategy

Annexure A:

4.16.3.1 South African National Parks has also drafted a Responsible Tourism

Strategy. The purpose of this strategy is to consistently integrate the

principles of the national responsible tourism guidelines (DEAT, 2002)

into South African National Parks operations. The Private Party will be

obliged to comply and subscribe to the minimum standards of

Responsible Tourism – SANS 1162.

4.16.3.2 This strategy and plan will help to reduce fragmentation of responsible

tourism activities by SANParks and its business partners, by providing

a framework for a coordinated approach. It will also reduce the

disparity between levels of responsible tourism practiced, monitored

and reported between SANParks tourism operations and

concessionaires (who are contractually required to practice

responsible tourism). Implementation of strategy and plan will help

address potential future problems, such as mitigation and adaptation

to climate change. The strategy is also a response to the increased

market demand for responsible holidays from tourists and will enable

SANParks to put into place the conditions that are required to position

the national park systems as responsible destinations.

4.16.3.3 The responsible tourism strategy is divided into three sections:

4.16.3.3.1 The alignment of the principles of Responsible Tourism with

existing corporate values and actions, with amendments to

policies and procedures to accommodate Responsible Tourism

values and indicators;

4.16.3.3.2 Recommended additions to the SANParks scorecard to include

Responsible Tourism indicators; and

4.16.3.3.3 Processes required to embed awareness of and decision-

making and actions aligned with Responsible Tourism

throughout the organization.

4.16.4 Objectives of the Responsible Tourism Strategy

Annexure A:

The objectives of the responsible tourism strategy and implementation plan

aim to provide a basis for decision making, and guidance for divisions to

develop action plans that comply with this policy. The objectives are:

4.16.4.1 Align SANParks operations with the national policy on responsible

tourism;

4.16.4.2 Enhance responsible tourism awareness and management skills

among protected area managers and tourism officers and business

partners within SANParks;

4.16.4.3 Enhance responsible tourism awareness and skills among SANParks’

external stakeholders, including communities, and suppliers;

4.16.4.4 Integrate responsible tourism principles and actions into management

plans for each national park in South Africa;

4.16.4.5 Establish a practical framework for monitoring, evaluation and

reporting in national park destinations; and

4.16.4.6 Integrate responsible tourism into the performance management

frameworks of the organisation, individual parks and individual staff

members.

4.16.5 Guiding Principles of the Responsible Tourism Strategy

The guiding principles of the responsible tourism strategy and

implementation plan are that they are:

4.16.5.1 based on the national responsible tourism guidelines (DEAT, 2002);

4.16.5.2 aligned with the national Minimum Standards for Responsible

Tourism;

4.16.5.3 aligned with SANParks Corporate Strategic Business Plan, and

cognisant of the Conservation Development Framework and Park

Management Plans;

4.16.5.4 easy to understand and implement;

Annexure A:

4.16.5.5 adaptive and flexible;

4.16.5.6 monitored at both a corporate and operational level;

4.16.5.7 developed and implemented through a participatory process by a

broad range of SANParks stakeholders, including business partners;

4.16.5.8 initially focus on quick wins, which can be used to promote the

responsible tourism agenda throughout the organization; and

4.16.5.9 address initiatives that facilitate the achievement of SANParks core

objectives (e.g. better relations with local communities, reducing

poaching, helping park expansion).

4.17 Permits and Licences

The Private Party will be required to obtain the following permits and/or licences:

4.17.1.1 firearm permits by law and a SANParks permit to carry and utilize

within the KNP;

4.17.1.2 permits for game guides;

4.17.1.3 SANParks permits for all vehicles and drivers of Concessionaire

vehicles;

4.17.1.4 private Parties will have to apply for liquor licence (if applicable);

4.17.1.5 all developments are subject to an Environmental Impact Assessment

(EIA) and to obtain an environmental permit from DFFE. Current

Concessionaires have an EIA in place however it is linked to its SPV.

As no new additional structures are to be allowed within the footprint,

the EIA can be transferred from the existing concessionaires to the

Private Party SPV. The transfer period is a minimum of 30 days and a

maximum of 90 days. SANParks will use all reasonable endeavours in

assisting the future Concessionaire to acquire the appropriate

environmental permits; however, SANParks will bear no liability for any

failure of the Concessionaire to obtain such permits;

4.17.1.6 private Parties will be subject to the provisions of the Competition Act;

Annexure A:

4.17.1.7 if a particular site is declared a national monument, any development

requires the approval by the Minister and will be subjected to a

Heritage Impact Assessment (HIA);

4.17.1.8 compliance with the certification and permits identified in ANNEXURE

A – technical specifications on private party

REQUIREMENTS; and

4.17.1.9 water licences are required for the Private Party SPV as issued by the

DWS as per ANNEXURE A – TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ON

PRIVATE PARTY REQUIREMENTS. The licence is held by the

current Concessionaire SPV and should be transferred to the new

Private Party SPV. The minimum period for a transfer is 30 days.

SANParks will use all reasonable endeavours in assisting the future

Concessionaire to acquire the appropriate environmental permits;

however, SANParks will bear no liability for any failure of the

Concessionaire to obtain such permits.

5. Description of the PPP opportunity for the jock of the bushveld

Concession development in the kruger national park

5.1 Introduction

5.1.1 The Jock of the Bushveld Concession is located in the KNP, off H3, ±30km

from Malelane Gate.

Annexure A:

5.1.2 The Concession currently comprises one camp with 2 lodges, currently

known as Jock Safari Lodge and Fitzpatrick’s Lodge.

5.1.3 The co-ordinates for the main lodge is: -25.216485271027,

31.564071793224862.

5.1.4 The total number of beds and persons allowed the Concessions and for 24

Guests Beds at Main Jock (12 Units), 6 Guest Beds (3 rooms) at the Donor

Unit/Fitzpatrick’s and 14 Staff beds (14 units, this includes a 25% relief staff

for staff on leave). The Concession must however balance this capacity out

over 6 months to not exceed the 30 beds that was originally allocated for the

Concession. For this reason, the Lodges close for 2 weeks in the 1st half

compensation for loss of improvements that were on the claimed land at the

B-BBEE Minimum Level: 4

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8. ANNEXURE A – TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ON Private Party Requirements.....1
9. Annexure b – environmental guidelines for private party’s

Operation within the south african national parks .................................... 1

10. Annexure c – SANS 1162:2016 – south african national standard

Responsible tourism requirements...................................................................... 1

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Table of abbreviations

Abbreviation Description

AIPs Affected & Interested Parties

B-BBEE Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment

CAPEX Capital Expenditure

CRLR Commission on Restitution of Land Rights

DEAT Department of Environmental Affairs & Tourism (Now NDT)

DFFE Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment

DX Direct Expansion System

ECO Environmental Control Officer

EIA Environmental Impact Assessment

EME Exempted Micro Enterprise

EMS Environmental Management System

GBCSA Green Building Council South Africa

HVAC Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning

HCFC Hydrochlorofluorocarbons

HIA Heritage Impact Assessment

IM Information Memorandum

ISO International Organisation for Standardisation

IT Information Technology

KNP Kruger National Park

kva Kilovolt-amps

L Litre

LRA Labour Relations Act

mg Milligram

ml Millilitre

MPA Marine Protected Area

NDT National Department of Tourism

NEMA National Environmental Management Act

NEM:BA National Environmental Management Biodiversity Act

NEM:PAA National Environmental Management: Protected Areas Act 57 0f 2003

OHSA Occupational Health and Safety Act

OPEX Operational Expenditure

PFMA Public Finance Management Act

PMS Property Management System

PPP Public Private Partnership

PPPFA Preferential Procurement Poli

4.16.4.5 Establish a practical framework for monitoring, evaluation and

PPPFA Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act

inequality by 2030 by drawing on the energies of its people, growing an

4.11.1.2 improving the quality of education, skills development and innovation;

4.13.5 SANParks has developed dedicated B-BBEE scorecards for the six KNP

its socio-economic transformation objectives. The Specific Goals elements

identified in SANParks B-BBEE scorecards include the following elements

allocate scores according to the methodology and weightings in the B-BBEE

scorecard which is provided in the Request for Proposals (RFP).

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Returnable Documents: 9. BIDDERS REQUIRED QUALIFICATION CRITERIA .....................................17

Bidder must be a single company, unincorporated JV, consortium, or trust with minimum 30% equity held by technical/operational partner. No organs of state (except as funders). No blacklisted persons, disqualified directors, or those with fraud/corruption convictions. Must not be involved in litigation regarding any of the 6 concessions. Must register on Central Supplier Database. Must attend site visit (encouraged) and bidder's conference. Must incorporate SPV within 15 business days before PPP signature if preferred bidder.

1.1 This Request for Proposals ("RFP") is issued by South African National Parks (“SANParks”) in

accordance with the guidelines for Public Private Partnerships (“PPPs”) contained in National

Treasury's Tourism PPP Toolkit, and in compliance with Treasury Regulation 16, as amended,

issued in terms of the Public Finance Management Act .

1.2 SANParks, as part of its Strategic Plan for Commercialisation, identified the tourism PPP

opportunity at the Concession Area in the Kruger National Park (“KNP”) that gives a selected private

party the rights to the commercial use for 25 (twenty-five) years through a PPP agreement (“PPP

Agreement”).

1.3 It is intended that by SANParks entering into the PPPs with a Private Party, SANParks will generate

revenue through PPP fees paid to SANParks by the Private Party, while enabling SANParks to

focus on its core activity of conservation. It is intended that the Private Party will develop (upgrade

and refurbish), operate and finance the Concession Area with strict compliance with SANParks

environmental standards, Protected Areas conservation guidelines, existing environmental

authorisations, permits and operating licences.

2. Value-for-money objectives

2.1 The value-for-money objectives for the project are aligned with SANParks’ strategic objectives

included in the Strategic Plan for Commercialisation. Setting these objectives at the inception phase

are vital as they provide the benchmarks for the feasibility and procurement phases. During the

management of the PPP agreement, they are used to measure the success of the project.

2.2 The Value-for-Money Objectives for the Concession Area are:

2.2.1 Revenue generation for SANParks by way of concession fee optimisation and increase in entry

and conservation fees;

2.2.2 B-BBEE, job creation, development of communities within a 100km radius of the KNP (Local

Communities) and the communities with which the government of the Republic of South Africa

has entered into settlement agreements in respect of land claims instituted by such

communities (Dispossessed Land Owner Communities);

2.2.3 Tourism promotion with particular focus on diversification of products and markets and

penetrating markets not reached by SANParks facilities in the KNP;

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2.2.4 Optimal utilisation of prime assets - Standard of facilities and infrastructure to be maintained

and improved where required (within existing footprint);

2.2.5 Biodiversity protection and conservation;

2.2.6 Cultural and Heritage Resources Conservation.

3. Sanparks beneficiation scheme and commercialisation strategy

Objectives

3.1 SANParks, as part of its mandate to drive sustainable B-BBEE and socio-economic transformation

in the Tourism Sector, provide and accelerate opportunities to broaden the network of those

benefiting from commercial activities/opportunities in the national Parks and to promote a

synergistic existence of commercial activities with Local Communities including Dispossessed

Land Owner Communities, has identified Specific Goals for the Project which have been articulated

in Annexure 3 (B-BBEE Obligations) below.

3.2 Bids submitted in response to this RFP must demonstrate how the Preferential Procurement

Requirements will be met, including timelines and targets set out in Annexure 3 (B-BBEE

Obligations) below.

3.2.1 In keeping with SANParks’ obligations and objectives articulated in its Beneficiation Scheme

(as defined in paragraph 3.2.3 below) and Commercialisation Strategy policies, preferential

procurement policies and legislation and B-BBEE laws, particular attention will be paid to

Bidders’ B-BBEE proposals in response to the B-BBEE Obligations in respect the identified

Specific Goals, particularly Bidders’ commitments to meet and exceed compliance targets in

the B-BBEE Project Scorecard targeting socio economic transformation for Local Communities

and/or Dispossessed Land Owner Communities.

3.2.2 Furthermore, the government of the Republic of South Africa and the Dispossessed Land

Owner Communities have entered into settlement agreements in respect of land previously

owned by the Dispossessed Communities in KNP in terms of section 42(D) of the Restitution

of Land Rights Act, 1994. Pursuant to the settlement agreements the parties agreed that

restitution shall take the form of equitable redress to ensure that the continuation of

conservation, protection and management of KNP is not adversely impacted by the approval

of land claims. In consequence thereof, the settlement comprises two phases, namely, phase

one which entails payment of financial compensation for loss of improvements that were on

the claimed land at the time of dispossession and phase two which entails the development of

a beneficiation scheme by SANParks to ensure that the Dispossessed Land Owner

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Communities benefit from commercial, job and other economic opportunities deriving from

KNP (“the Beneficiation Scheme”).

3.2.3 The relevant principal terms of the Beneficiation Scheme are the following -

3.2.3.1 Tender Participation: The Dispossessed Land Owner Communities can fairly and equitably

participate in SANParks open tender opportunities for concessions KNP, either alone or

with partners;

3.2.3.2 Partnership Terms: If the Dispossessed Land Owner Communities collaborate with a third

party (e.g. joint venture, consortium, partnership), the parties shall negotiate and agree the

commercial terms of the relationship between them;

3.2.3.3 Equity in Concessions: SANParks shall require the Private Party to set aside a 10% (ten

percent) equity interest which will be issued to an entity established by or on behalf of the

Dispossessed Land Owner Communities for nominal consideration, on a “free carry” basis,

for the duration of the Concession and be entitled to appoint 1 (one) director to the board of

the entity through which the Private Party shall implement the Concession; and

3.2.3.4 Enterprise Development: The Private Party must support community development through

procurement, training, and supplier development programmes or by contributing to a

centralised fund established and managed by the Dispossessed Land Owner Communities

on terms and conditions agreed between SANParks and the Private Party.

4. General rules of the tender

4.1 This RFP supersedes all other SANParks communication to Bidders about this PPP opportunity

and the rules and conduct of the Bid.

4.2 No verbal discussion with any staff or advisor of SANParks can change, add to or clarify any of the

terms and conditions contained in this RFP. Bidders should only rely on written changes, additions

or clarifications from the duly authorised Project Officer of SANParks, circulated to each Bidder. E-

mail communications from SANParks to Bidders will count as written communication.

4.3 SANParks reserves the right to modify the timetable or otherwise amend, supplement or clarify the

RFP at any time. SANParks may cancel the Bid at any time without prior notice and may disqualify

any Bidder as provided for in this RFP. SANParks shall not incur any liability whatsoever in

exercising any rights in this Paragraph 4.3 or otherwise granted in this RFP or available under the

laws of the Republic of South Africa.

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4.4 The Bid will be conducted in accordance with and shall be governed by the laws of the Republic of

South Africa and this Request for Proposals.

4.5 Bids and all correspondence and documents relating to Bids shall be in the English language.

4.6 The submission of a Bid by a Bidder implies full knowledge and acceptance of, and submission to,

all the terms and conditions set out in this RFP, the PPP Agreement and under the applicable laws

of the Republic of South Africa.

4.7 Bidders shall be responsible for any and all costs, expenses and losses incurred by them in the

preparation and submission of Bids or otherwise in connection with the Tender. SANParks will not

compensate Bidders for any such costs, expenses or losses, regardless of the outcome of the

Tender.

4.8 The draft PPP Agreements will be included in the Tender Documents. SANParks reserves the right

to modify or otherwise amend, supplement or clarify the PPP Agreements at any time. SANParks

shall not incur any liability whatsoever in exercising any rights in this Paragraph or otherwise

granted in this RFP, PPP Agreements, or available under the Republic of South Africa laws.

4.9 Each Bidder must appoint one or more duly authorised representatives, mandated by an executive

decision of the project company and legal power of attorney to represent the Bidder and the

name(s) of such representatives should be provided in the Bidding documents.

4.10 Non-eligible Persons

Any Bid including the involvement of any person:

4.10.1 blacklisted by the National Treasury under the Register for Tender Defaulters in terms of GN

April 2005 issued in terms of the Prevention & Combating of Corrupt of Corrupt

Activities Act, 2004;

4.10.2 listed on the Disqualified Director's Register (maintained by the Companies and Intellectual

Property Registration Office) in terms of section 218(1A)(6) of the Companies Act available on

http://www.cipc.co.za;

4.10.3 who is initiating or has initiated any litigation, arbitration or other administrative proceedings in

respect of any of the six (6) Concessions for the tender; or

4.10.4 who has been found guilty in a court of law of fraud or corruption related crimes, will be rejected

by SANParks.

4.11 Integrity and Honesty

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A Bidder must act with the highest degree of integrity and honesty and with the utmost good faith

in all dealings with SANParks. A Bid must not contain any misrepresentations.

4.12 Invitation

4.12.1 Bidders are hereby invited to submit Bids to be considered for appointment as Preferred Bidder

in terms of and subject to the terms and conditions of this RFP.

4.12.2 A Bidder may submit a Bid response to a maximum of four (4) out of the six (6) Concessions

Subject to this Retender.

4.12.3 SANParks reserves the right to award or select the same Preferred Bidder for a maximum of

two (2) Bids out of six (6) Concessions Subject to this Retender.

4.12.4 A Bidder appointed as the Preferred Bidder in respect of the Concession Area shall, subject to

the requirements of this RFP, conclude the PPP Agreement in respect of the Concession Area.

A Reserve Bidder shall only be required to conclude the PPP Agreement in the event that the

PPP Agreement is not or cannot be concluded with the Preferred Bidder or the Preferred

Bidder is disqualified or the Preferred Bidder's status is revoked and in which event the

Reserve Bidder shall be invited to conclude the PPP Agreement with SANParks in respect of

the Concession Area. SANParks reserves the right to appoint a Reserve Bidder at any time

subsequent to the disqualification of the Preferred Bidder or if the PPP Agreement is not or

cannot be concluded with the Preferred Bidder.

4.12.5 In the event that SANParks is unable to conclude an agreement with a Preferred Bidder or a

Reserve Bidder for the Concession Area, SANParks reserves the right to seek a new Private

Party or at its sole discretion to procure the Concession with a successor Private Party or any

other form of a procurement of the Concession as a whole or as possibly subdivided into

several procurements of whatever nature at the entire discretion of SANParks.

4.12.6 No person (other than a Lender and a B-BBEE material and/or furniture supplier (B-BBEE

Material and/or Furniture Supplier)) or advisor to a person may be a member of, or in any way

participate in or be involved with (either directly or indirectly), more than one Bidder at any

stage during the procurement process without the prior written consent of the Institution, which

may be granted or refused in its sole and absolute discretion. Lenders and B-BBEE Material

and/or Furniture Suppliers are permitted to support more than one Bidder subject to the

observation, implementation and enforcement of strict information barriers and strict

compliance with laws (including Competition laws).

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5. Identity of bidders

5.1 Notwithstanding the qualification criteria set out in Annexure 1B (Information on Bidders) below, a

Bidder may be an entity that is a single company, an unincorporated joint venture, consortium or a

trust.

5.2 A Bidder must meet the operational and financial criteria as contained in this RFP. A minimum of

30% of the equity in the Bidder must be held by the technical/operational partner (defined in the

PPP Agreement to mean an equity holder in the Private Party which has the hospitality operations

experience) in the SPV.

5.3 Any Bid submission from an organ of state, including the involvement of any national public entity,

provincial public entity and local government entity (as defined in section 239 of the Constitution,

the PFMA and the MFMA), other than participation in the Bidding entity in the capacity of a funder,

will be rejected by SANParks.

5.4 Other than participation as a funder or contractor that is not the main construction or operations

subcontractor in the Private Party SPV, public institutions are specifically excluded from submitting

proposals unless:

5.4.1 approved in advance by the applicable ministry with responsibility over such public entity;

5.4.2 the involvement of such public entity has been secured in advance by the Institution through a

third-party agreement;

5.4.3 the provision of services by such public entity is made available to all Bidders; and

5.4.4 the provision of services by such public entity is permitted by law.

5.5 A Bidder must, in its Business and Operational Plan, set out in detail its shareholding structure as

at Bid submission clearly identifying the percentage of equity participation of each shareholder in

the Bidding entity, their roles and responsibilities and any directorships held by shareholders.

Where any parties are not shareholders, but will be integrally involved in the operation of the SPV,

the Bidder’s proposal should clearly identify the parties and their role in the Bidding entity and

proposed participation/ role in the Private Party SPV.

5.6 On appointment as a Preferred Bidder, the Bidder will be required to incorporate a new special

purpose vehicle / Project company (“Private Party SPV”) in accordance with the law of the Republic

of South Africa, which will be the entity to contract with SANParks, ring fenced solely to undertake

the PPP Concession and services as defined in the PPP Agreement.

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5.7 The Private Party SPV must be incorporated prior to the Signature of the PPP Agreement and must

take the form of the organisation structure proposed at Bid submission stage and in line with the

proposed terms of the SPV memorandum of incorporation, shareholders agreement and

subcontracting terms.

5.8 As the project might require a substantial amount of capital investment, Bidders must demonstrate

their ability to raise debt and equity and to provide security to SANParks’ satisfaction.

5.9 Bidders will also be required to provide information on ownership of the entities of which the Bidder

are comprised, together with organograms reflecting the ownership proportions.

5.10 When preparing submissions on the identity of the Bidders, Bidders are required to structure their

submissions according to the following format:

5.10.1 submit to SANParks the information set out in Annexure 1A in relation to the Qualification

Criteria;

5.10.2 submit to SANParks the information set out in Annexure 1B in relation to the company,

unincorporated joint venture or trust and its shareholders, partners of beneficiaries; and

5.10.3 certify to SANParks that the information contained therein is true, accurate and complete in all

respects.

5.11 SANParks reserves the right to request, at any time, additional information or documentation from

Bidders.

5.12 Where a selected Preferred Bidder which is an unincorporated Enterprise or a Consortium, it must

establish a Private Party that has a sole purpose, object and business of undertaking the PPP

Opportunity, which is the subject of its Bid, with one or more Members becoming shareholders of

such Private Party, no later than 15 Business Days before the anticipated date of signature of the

PPP Agreement. Such Preferred Bidder shall provide SANParks with certified copies of the

incorporation documents and share register of such Private Party no later than ten Business Days

before the anticipated date of signature of a PPP Agreement.

5.13 No replacement of a Member, withdrawal of a Member or admission of a new Member of a Bidder

(or the equivalent thereof in a Private Party established by it) (Change in Membership) is permitted

after the Bid Submission Date without the prior approval of the SANParks.

5.14 A Bidder or any Member wishing to change its Membership as contemplated above must submit to

SANParks a written request to do so. Such request must set out all relevant facts and

circumstances that have arisen since the Bid Submission Date that necessitated the request,

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together with all documentation, information, data and responses required to fulfil, in respect of

such change, the requirements in this RFP.

5.15 SANParks reserves the right to require a Bidder to supply such further information as SANParks

may, in its sole discretion, request with regard to such Change in Membership as to enable

SANParks to fully consider the impact of such change. The Bidder requiring such change will be

liable for SANParks’s costs in this regard, which will be payable on demand.

5.16 Other than an approved Change in Membership, a Bidder may not change any aspect of its Bid

after the Bid Submission Date.

6. Evaluation process

SANParks will evaluate Bids in accordance with the following process:

6.1 Evaluation Stage 1: Compliance

6.1.1 All Bidders must comply with the administrative requirements outlined in the Standard Bidding

Documents and the mandatory requirements listed below. All Bidders failing to provide the

required information and documentation in this evaluation stage may face disqualification from

further evaluation.

6.1.2 The test for administrative responsiveness shall entail consideration of the following:

6.1.2.1 submission of returnable documents by the submission date and time; and

6.1.2.2 verification of the validity of all returnable documents.

6.1.3 Failure to comply with the requirements assessed in Stage 1 (compliance) may lead to the

disqualification of the Bids and the Bidder will not be evaluated for functionality.

6.2 Evaluation Stage 2: Functionality Evaluation

6.2.1 The Bids will be evaluated for substantive responsiveness and functionality based on the

evaluation criteria and the minimum threshold as shown in Annexure 2 – Functionality

Component Requirements, Weighting and Scoring Schedule & Risk Schedule.

6.2.2 Each proposal that passed functional evaluation of 80% and more, will be on equal footing to

proceed to this final round of evaluation on price and specific goals.

6.2.3 Any Bid that fails to meet the overall minimum threshold of 80% will be disqualified for further

evaluation on Price and B-BBEE.

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6.3 Evaluation Stage 3: Price and B-BBEE

The 90/10 preference point system shall be applicable to this phase, where 90 points

represent the maximum obtainable points for the highest acceptable price and 10 points

represent the specific goals. The Bid documentation's table below will award points to a

Bidder for achieving the specific goals.

7. Checklist of mandatory returnable documents

Bidders are required to adhere to the following instructions:

7.1 Tick in the relevant block below;

7.2 Ensure that the following documents are completed and signed where applicable; and

7.3 Use the prescribed sequence in attaching the annexes that complete the Bid Response.

NB: should all of these documents not be included, the Bidder may be disqualified on the basis

of non-compliance.

NO. mandatory returnable documents yes NO

1. Bid Bond - An original Bid Bond from a

reputable bank in a form substantially similar

to that set out in Annexure 7 - Acceptable

wording of Bid and performance bond

2. Residual Value Undertaking - An original

Residual Value payment undertaking in as

form substantially similar to that set out in

Annexure 8 - Acceptable wording of residual

value acceptance and undertaking for

payment.

3. Resolution of the Project Company or Lead

Member

4. Resolution of Each Member (Other than the

Lead Member)

5. Tax Clearance Requirements - An original tax

clearance certificate, issued by the South

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NO. mandatory returnable documents yes NO

African Revenue Service (“SARS”) within six

months of the Bid date, for each South African

member of the Bidder

6. Audited Annual Financial Statements for the

past 3 years

7. A written statement of the Net Asset Value of

any of the Shareholders in the Private Party of

least R10 million (ten million). If the Bidder is a

consortium or joint venture, it must

demonstrate financial strength with reference

to the asset value of its partners / shareholder

in proportion to their shareholding

8. A written confirmation from the Bidder must

demonstrate to SANParks that they have

sufficient cashflow funding at least three

months operational expenditure of the lodge

9. Bidder proof of registration on Central Supplier

Database

8. A description of the PPP opportunity for the jock of the bushveld

Concession area in the kruger national park

The Concession Area PPP opportunity available to Bidders is discussed in detail in the Information

Memorandum provided to Bidders and herewith summarised as follows:

8.1 Introduction

8.1.1 SANParks, as part of its Strategic Plan for Commercialisation, identified the tourism PPP

opportunity for the Jock of the Bushveld Concession Area in the Kruger National Park.

8.1.2 It is intended that by SANParks entering into the PPP with a Private Party, SANParks may be

able to generate additional revenue through PPP fees paid to SANParks by the Private Party,

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while enabling SANParks to focus on its core activity of conservation. It is intended that the

project will be developed by the Private Party in compliance with strict environmental standards

maintained by SANParks. In keeping with SANParks’ objectives, particular attention will be

paid to the implementation of B-BBEE, particularly those from local communities and

Dispossessed Land Owner Communities. In addition, private operators will have to respect

existing SANParks regulations regarding protection of the environment.

8.1.3 The Bidders will be provided the opportunity to assess the sites. It should be noted that the

opportunity will require all necessary environmental approvals and hence a Basic Assessment

or EIA might be required. These must be prepared for certain prescribed activities, or activities

that might affect designated areas such as a national park and must be prepared by an

independent consultant. Given the financial cost and time required, EIAs will only be

undertaken by the successful Bidder.

8.2 Location and Size of the Concession

The Jock of the Bushveld Concession is located in the KNP, approximately 30km from Malelane

Gate. The Concession covers an area of 5846.855 ha, with 35km of game drive roads and, 3km

of access road onto the Jock of the Bushveld Concession.

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8.3 Minimum Development Specification

8.3.1 The Concessionaire will bear the cost of any upgrading of existing facilities, including roads,

buildings and infrastructure, within the footprint as specified in the Information Memorandum.

8.3.2 Any changes requested require Detailed Design and must be prepared by the Private Party

and should be in accordance with the findings of an EIA, Best Industry Practice, SANParks

and National Building Code requirements.

8.3.3 The Bidder is guided to reference the Information Memorandum on a comprehensive

description of the Concession’s existing facilities and associated infrastructure such as water,

waste, electricity, roads, communications etc. and National Building Code requirements.

8.4 High Level Description of the Existing Physical Facilities

8.4.1 Guest Facilities

The Concession currently comprises one (1) camp with two (2) lodges:

• Lodge 1: currently named Jock Safari Lodge

• Lodge 2: currently named Fitzpatrick’s Lodge

Main Camp current known as Jock Safari Lodge

• A Victorian African Safari Style lodge with thatched facilities
• Comprises 12 units, with 24 beds each unit with own bathroom and splash pool and deck
• With communal pool

Second Camp known as Fitzpatrick’s Lodge

• Thatched villa
• Comprises 3 rooms, with 6 beds
• Enclosed garden with seating area

8.4.2 Staff Housing

8.4.2.1 There are 14 Beds for staff to stay either permanently or temporarily on site.

8.4.2.2 The staff accommodation must comply with national building regulations and requirements

and the standards specified in the Information Memorandum.

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8.4.2.3 SANParks will allow only single/couple accommodation units and not dormitory structures.

8.4.2.4 The existing staff housing at the Jock of the Bushveld Concession is in reasonable

condition, however, it is required that the Private Party Bid considers the quantity, structure

and quality of staff housing and provide proposals of how it could be improved. This is

included in the Evaluation Criteria (refer to Annexure 2).

8.4.3 Access Road and Support Infrastructure

8.4.3.1 Access roads with efficient stormwater drainage to the Lodge - roads must be operated and

maintained as per the contents of the SANParks Roads Manual.

8.4.3.2 The Private Party shall be solely responsible for the upgrade and maintenance of the lodge

and support infrastructure (internal and external included access roads).

8.4.3.3 The Bidder is guided to reference the Information Memorandum on a comprehensive

opportunity description of the Concession, the existing facilities and associated

infrastructure such as water, waste, electricity, roads, communications etc.

8.4.3.4 The Private Party will bear the cost of any upgrading of existing facilities, including roads,

buildings and infrastructure within the Concession Area.

9. Bidders required qualification criteria

In order to participate in the Bidding process, Bidders are required to meet the following high level

qualification criteria (please note the detail is provided in Annexure 2 – Functionality Evaluation

Schedule):

9.1 Financial Capacity & Business Plan

9.1.1 Given the fact that the project is of a high value and may entail risk to both the Preferred Bidder

and SANParks, it is important that Bidders demonstrate financial strength. In this regard the

asset value of the Bidder must be at least R10 million.

9.1.2 As the Preferred Bidder must be a SPV, if the Bidder is a consortium or joint venture, it must

demonstrate financial strength with reference to the asset value of its shareholders in

proportion to their shareholding.

9.1.3 The Bidder must also demonstrate, to SANParks’ satisfaction, that its shareholders are

solvent.

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9.1.4 Audited financial statements for at least 3 years, along with a letter confirming that the asset

value exceeds the stipulated amount and that the shareholders are solvent, must be provided

to illustrate any assertion made by a Bidder in this regard.

9.1.5 The Bidders must demonstrate their ability to raise debt and equity and to provide security.

9.1.6 The Bidder must demonstrate sufficient cashflows for initial months of operations where

revenues may not be sufficient to cover expenses.

9.2 Tourism experience

9.2.1 The project requires that interested parties have substantial experience and expertise in the

tourism market as specified in Annexure 2. Interested parties are therefore required to provide

examples of similar projects conducted by the interested parties. The interested party must be

able to meet this tourism track-record requirement in the following ways:

9.2.1.1 Lodge operation experience of an upmarket to luxury nature with a minimum of 5 years’

experience;

9.2.1.2 Previous experience with lodge operations in protected areas;

9.2.1.3 Experience in operating tourism activities such as game drives, game walks, etc;

9.2.1.4 Strong marketing and branding experience and existing channel relationships to the

international tourism markets to South Africa; and

9.2.1.5 Acceptable hospitality operating and booking/marketing systems.

9.3 Environmental Undertakings & Plan

9.3.1.1 The Bidder must undertake to adhere to various environmental regulations and guidelines

for South African, SANParks and the KNP and provide a detailed environmental plan for

the Concession.

10. Site visits and due diligence

10.1 The Site Visit and Due Diligence process is being organised for the Bidders with the following

objectives:

10.1.1 to provide all Bidders the opportunity to ascertain all information they need to present informed

and competitive Bids for the sites they are qualified to Bid for, including physical facilities;

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10.1.2 this site visit will form part of the due diligence process and should be attended by the Bidders

or a duly authorised representative/s of not more than 5 people; and

10.1.3 to ensure that such access to information is equal for all Bidders.

10.1.4 The site visit is not compulsory but Bidders are encouraged to attend to ensure it has access

to information provided at the site visit. The site visit also affords the Bidders the opportunity

to undertake measurements for drawings and design purposes. The site visits are planned for

1 month from Bid advertisement to allow for technical teams to be engaged and be present at

the site visits.

10.2 Due Diligence site information will be provided to Bidders by means of a site visit to the Concession

Area PPP Opportunity on [6 August 2026] from [09h00 to 13h00].

10.3 For this purpose, all interested Bidders are required to register for this site visit by sending their

Names, Company, Contact telephone and e-mail to: Jabulile Galane, Project Administrator,

Telephone: (012) 426 5036 and E-mail: [email protected].

10.4 This will be the only official site visit as part of the Bidding process. No individual site visits will be

organised by SANParks.

10.5 Attendance will inform Bidders of possible challenges and opportunities that may or may not have

an impact on the feasibility studies conducted by Bidders and will further serve to ensure the

accuracy of viabilities conducted for the facility.

10.6 Please note that traveling and accommodation costs for this visit will be for Bidders own account.

10.7 Each Bidder shall be solely responsible for its own due diligence investigation of the investment

opportunity, the proposed PPP Agreement terms and all matters relating to this RFP. Neither

SANParks nor any of their respective officers, employees, agents or advisers makes any

representation or warranty, express or implied, concerning any matter affecting the PPP

opportunity, except for the representations and warranties of SANParks that will be set out in the

PPP Agreement.

10.8 No verbal agreement or conversation with, nor any verbal clarification from, any officer or employee

of SANParks or any of their advisers shall affect or modify any of the terms and conditions contained

in this RFP. Only written amendments, supplements or clarifications to this RFP from duly

authorised Project Officer of SANParks, circulated to each Bidder, should be relied upon as

authorised. For the purposes of this Paragraph, communications sent from duly authorised staff of

SANParks to Bidders via electronic mail shall be deemed as communications in writing.

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10.9 A Bidder’s conference will be held on [20 August 2026]. All interested Bidders are required to

register for the Bidder’s conference by sending their names, contact telephone, fax and e-mail

address to: Jabulile Galane, Project Administrator, Telephone: (012) 426 5036 and E-mail:

[email protected].

10.10 Contact for Due Diligence-related Matters

The principal contact in SANParks for all matters relating to the Due Diligence process will be:

Jabulile Galane

Project Administrator

Tel: (012) 426 5036

E-mail: [email protected]

11. PPP agreement

11.1 The draft PPP Agreements are included in the Tender Documents and will be published on the

SANParks website during the course of the tender process.

11.2 SANParks reserves the right to modify or otherwise amend, supplement or clarify the PPP

Agreements at any time. SANParks shall not incur any liability whatsoever in exercising any rights

in this Paragraph or otherwise granted in this RFP, PPP Agreements or available under the laws

of the Republic of South Africa.

12. Bid submissions

12.1 Bids must be submitted to:

Jabulile Galane

Project Administrator: SANParks Six KNP Concessions Tender

South African National Parks

643 Leyds Street,

Muckleneuk,

Pretoria.

12.2 Bid Submissions should be made before [12h00] on [5 October 2026] (the “Bid Date”).

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12.3 Submissions delivered after [12h00] on the Bid Date shall be regarded as invalid, and returned to

the Bidder, unopened.

13. Form and contents of bid submissions

13.1 Bids and all related correspondence and documents must be in English.

13.2 The Bid submission from each Bidder must contain all the information necessary for SANParks to

evaluate the financial, PPP fee offer, broad-based black economic empowerment and functionality

capabilities of the Bidder. Bidders are required to submit two sealed Envelopes in accordance with

the directions below. The first Envelope (Envelope 1) shall be clearly marked “Technical Proposal

• Original” on the outside and the second Envelope (Envelope 2) clearly marked ““Financial

Proposal and B-BBEE Proposal” on the outside and shall contain all the original information

identified below. Envelopes should be clearly marked as to whether they are Envelope 1 or

Envelope 2 and must have the Bid cover letter in the format provided in Annexure 6 – Bid Cover

Sheets, attached to the front of each envelope.

13.3 The Bidder’s Envelope 1 (Technical Proposal) submission must consist of [one] original physical

document and [one] electronic copy of the Bid document / [one] electronic copy (link details to be

provided at Bidder’s Conference). The Bidder’s Envelope 2 (Financial Proposal and B-BBEE

Proposal) must consist of [one] original physical document and [one] physical copy.

13.4 VERY IMPORTANT: The electronic copy of the Bidder’s submission must be an identical copy of

and with subfolders that follow the same sequence and labelling as the original physical Bid

submission. Bidders are prohibited from regenerating or amending the RFP forms and Annexures.

Bidders must only make edits to the RFP forms for purposes of populating / completing the required

Bidder information.

13.5 Bidders who include its Pricing Proposal and B-BBEE Proposal in Envelope 1 will be disqualified.

Please note that the PPP fee offer and B-BBEE Proposal should NOT be disclosed anywhere on

the electronic link.

13.6 All information provided in the Bid must be valid for 180 business days from the Bid Date.

13.7 Submitting a Bid implies that the Bidder knows and understands all the terms and conditions set

out in this RFP and under the applicable laws of the Republic of South Africa, and that the Bidder

accepts these terms and conditions.

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13.8 Bidders are required to package their Bid submission in accordance with the form prescribed in this

paragraph and table below. SANParks is not liable for failure to consider information that has been

placed in incorrect parts of the Bidder’s Bid submission:

Labelling description in detail documents

Attached

Envelope 1

Part a. Mandatory and compliance documents (yes/ NO/

N.A.)

A1. Mandatory documents (paragraph 7

Above)

Part b. Technical proposal

B.1 The original of the bidder information,

In the format given in annexure 1a –

Qualification submissions

B.2 The original of the bidder information,

In the format given in annexure 1b –

Information on bidders

B.3 Original of the business, operational

And design plan, in the format given in

The relevant sections of annexure 2 –

Functionality component

Requirements, weighting and scoring

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Labelling description in detail documents

Attached

B.4 Original of the financing and capital

Plan, in the format given in the relevant

Sections of annexure 2 – functionality

Component requirements, weighting

And scoring

B.5 Original of the environmental plan, in

The format given in the relevant

Sections of annexure 2 – functionality

Component requirements, weighting

And scoring

B.6 Original of a completed risk matrix, in

The format given in the relevant

Sections of annexure 2 – functionality

Component requirements, weighting

And scoring

Envelope 2

Part c. Financial proposal and b-bbee proposal

C.1 Financial proposal - the format in

Annexure 4 – PPP fee offer

C.2 B-bbee proposal – in the format in

Annexure 3

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14. How the bids will be opened

14.1 The Project Officer will separate Envelopes 1 and 2 from all the Bids. The unopened Financial

Envelopes will be locked away in the safekeeping until they are opened if a Bid passes the minimum

functionality threshold or remain unopened and is returned to the Bidder if a Bid does not pass the

minimum functionality threshold.

14.2 The Technical Envelopes will be opened by members of a Bid Evaluation Committee representing

SANParks in the presence of SANParks’ Project Officer.

14.3 Technical Offers will be evaluated and scored according to the procedure set out in Annexure 2

below.

15. Incomplete bids

15.1 The Bid Evaluation Committee, in consultation with its financial and legal advisors, will check

Envelope 1 of each Bid to see whether all the documentation that this RFP requires has been

submitted correctly.

15.2 SANParks may, but is not obliged to, disqualify a Bid that is not complete or requires clarification

without a request for further information.

15.3 SANParks shall not be obliged to reimburse Bidders for any costs and/or damage they incurred

during the preparation of Bid Submissions, in the event of cancellation, disqualification, suspension,

modification or delay of the Tender.

16. Bid evaluation methodology

16.1 SANParks has, in accordance with the National Treasury's Practice Note , established

two tiers of evaluation committees made up of the Bid Evaluation Committee and the Bid

Adjudication Committee. In addition, the approach for evaluation of this RFP takes into account the

[PPPF Act] and Preferential Procurement Regulations, 2022.

16.2 The Bid Evaluation will be through a two (2) envelope system and Bids will be evaluated on three

main elements: Functionality and Compliance, PPP Fee Offer and B-BBEE proposal.

16.3 Envelope 1 (original) is for the functionality/technical and compliance elements and is opened first.

Bidders will be evaluated for functionality once they have passed the assessment for

responsiveness to the mandatory and other administrative requirements. Thereafter Bids will be

evaluated for functionality and must score at least 80% for functionality.

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16.4 Envelope 2 is for the PPP Fee Offer (Pricing) and B-BBEE proposal and will only be opened and

evaluated if the minimum functionality threshold in Paragraph 16.3 is met.

16.5 The Bid Evaluation Process will be undertaken in stages set out herein below.

16.5.1 Bid Responsiveness to the Mandatory Requirement

16.5.1.1 During the first stage of evaluation SANParks will assess the Bid responses for

responsiveness to the mandatory and other administrative requirements. This will entail

consideration whether all the required documentation has been submitted by a Bidder in

the manner and form prescribed in this RFP.

16.5.1.2 Failure by a Bidder to respond adequately to any of the requirements of this RFP shall have

an adverse impact on the evaluation of its Bid and shall entitle SANParks, in its sole

discretion, to disregard that Bidder’s Bid and to disqualify that Bidder from participating in

the Project.

16.5.1.3 SANParks reserves the right to reject any Bid which is non-responsive and no request for

alteration, modification, substitution or withdrawal shall be entertained by the Institution in

respect of such Bid.

16.5.2 Functionality Evaluation

16.5.2.1 The minimum overall threshold to pass Functional Requirements is 80%. The minimum

threshold to pass any Functional Criteria sub-category (i.e. Financial and Capital Plan,

Business and Operational Plan, Environmental Plan and Risk Matrix) is 50%.

16.5.2.2 If a Bid does not meet the threshold, it will be marked unacceptable and not proceed to the

next stage of evaluation if there are other acceptable Bids.

16.5.3 PPP Fee Offer and B-BBEE Proposal:

16.5.3.1 The evaluation at this stage shall be based on the 90/10 Preference Points System in terms

of the provisions of the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act, 2000 (“PPPFA”)

and PPPFA Regulations, 2022, wherein 90 points is for Bid Price (PPP Fee Offer) and 10

points for B-BBEE in accordance with identified Specific Goals, being a Consolidated B-

BBEE Certificate and B-BBEE Project Scorecard set out in Annexure 3 - B-BBEE (B-BBEE

Obligations).

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17. Bid evaluation criteria scoring

17.1 Functional Evaluation and Scoring Process

17.1.1 The functionality aspects of a Bid will be scored out of 100 points. A Bidder must achieve 80%

of the total functionality points in order to pass. The minimum threshold to pass any Functional

Criteria sub-category (i.e. Financial and Capital Plan, Business and Operational Plan,

Environmental Plan, Risk Matrix and) is 50%. Functionality is made up of the elements

specified in Annexure 2 – Functionality Evaluation Schedule, which also shows the sub-

elements and weightings thereof.

17.1.2 The following shows the high-level scoring:

Functionality Evaluation Sub-Category Weighting

Financing and Capital Plan 25

Business and Operational Plan 45

Environmental Plan and Due Diligence 20

Risk Matrix 10

17.2 PPP Fee Offer and Specific Goals

17.2.1 PPP Fee Offer or Price Determination

17.2.1.1 Under the PPP Agreement, the PPP fee income to SANParks shall be, as per the schedule

set out in Annexure 4 – PPP Fee Offer, the higher of:

• the Minimum PPP Fee indicated in Annexure 4 – PPP Fee Offer increased annually by

CPIX from year 3 onwards; or

• the Variable PPP Fee (a flat percentage of gross revenue earned by the private party in

each project year).

17.2.1.2 Please note: SANParks will not consider a minimum fixed rental PPP fee of less than R290

000 per month in the first full year of operations and R390 000 per month in the second full

year of operations. The Private Party should take this into consideration in developing its

PPP fee offer.

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17.2.1.3 Each PPP Fee Offer will be inspected by SANParks’ financial and legal advisors to verify

that it has been submitted in the form corresponding to the requirements set out in Annexure

4 – PPP Fee Offer. A PPP Fee Offer that does not conform to the requirements of Annexure

4 – PPP Fee Offer may result in disqualification of the Bid.

17.2.1.4 The points for the PPP Fee Offer are calculated using the prescribed price formula in the

regulations to the PPPFA, 2022. The maximum points will be awarded to the qualified

Bidder which makes the highest PPP Fee Offer and the remaining points being allocated

pro rata to the remaining qualified Bidders.

17.2.1.5 SANParks reserves the right not to award the Bid in the unlikely event that only one Bid is

received and the PPP Fee Offer does not meet SANParks’ minimum requirements.

17.3 90/10 Preference Point System Evaluation

17.3.1 The applicable preference point system for this tender is the 90/10 preference point system.

i) A maximum of 90 points is allocated for price on the following

basis:

= "90/10

Ps = 90 (1-(PT - P max/P max))

Ps = Points scored for price of tender under

consideration

Pt = PPP Fee Offer under consideration

Pmax = Price of highest acceptable tender”

17.3.2 Points Awarded For Specific Goals

17.3.2.1 A maximum of 10 points will be awarded for Specific Goals.

17.3.2.2 In terms of Regulation 5(2) and 7(2) of the Preferential Procurement Regulations,

preference points must be awarded for specific goals stated in the tender. For the purposes

of this tender the tenderer will be allocated points based on the goals stated in the table

below, as must be supported by proof/ documentation stated in the conditions of this tender.

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Item B-BBEE SPECIFIC GOALS Preference Points

No. Allocation

1. Bidders’ existing B-BBEE Contributor Status of at least 2

Level 4 for the shareholders on a consolidated scorecard

2. Bidders’ commitment to meet and/or exceed all 8

Compliance Targets and submit a B-BBEE Proposal as set

out in Annexure 3 (B-BBEE Obligations)

Total 10

17.3.3 Objective criteria

In an effort for SANParks to ensure meaningful participation of Black Women, Youth, Local

Communities and Dispossessed Land Owner Communities to the commercial activities and

opportunities in the Kruger National Park, SANParks reserves the right to appoint a Bidder who has

scored the highest points for their B-BBEE Proposal, that exceed the minimum compliance Targets,

has better commitments and targets for empowerment of Black Women, Youth and Communities

as set out in Annexure 3 (B-BBEE Obligations), even if such Bidder did not score the highest

points in term of price.

18. Signature and effectiveness of PPP agreement

18.1 The Private Party will be sent a letter of award to notify them that they are the Preferred Bidder for

the opportunity. Subsequent to the receipt of this letter, the Private Party will have [2] weeks to

clarify any outstanding issues regarding the PPP Agreement. Thereafter, SANParks will provide

the Private Party with final PPP Agreement, whereupon the Private Party will have [3] weeks from

receipt of the Final PPP Agreement to sign and submit it to SANParks to be countersigned. Failure

to meet any of these timelines may result in cancellation of the award to the Preferred Bidder. In

such cases, SANParks reserves the right to award the contract to the Reserve Bidder.

18.2 The PPP Agreement becomes legally binding and enforceable from the Signature Date.

18.3 There will be no PPP Fees payable before the Operations Commencement Date, which is defined

in the PPP Agreement.

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19. Concession area handover principles

19.1 The Bidder agrees to be bound by the following terms of handover (and relocation principles):

19.2 Beginning of the PPP Agreement Term

On appointment as a Preferred Bidder, the Bidder shall undertake a handover process with the

existing Concessionaire for relocation of the Preferred Bidder to the Concession Area. The

handover process must be completed within a period of five (5) months from the date of signing

of the PPP Agreement, with the first 3 (three) months for the Preferred Bidder and the

Concessionaire to negotiate and agree on the handover process and the remainder of 2 (two)

months shall be utilised by the Concessionaire to vacate and exit of the Concession Area. The

detailed terms of handover of the facility and related services are set out in the Handover

Agreement concluded between SANParks and the current Concessionaire.

19.3 End of PPP Agreement Term

19.3.1 On expiry of the Project Term of the PPP Agreement or such earlier termination of the PPP

Agreement, the Preferred Bidder (Private Party) shall handover the Concession Area in

accordance with the handover principles set out in Schedule 26 (Form of Handover Principles)

of the PPP Agreement.

19.3.2 The Form of Handover Principles at the end of Project Term, shall be the terms of agreement

and shall regulate all matters relating to handover of the Concession Area from the Private

Party to a new operator appointed by SANParks.

20. Bond (bid and performance bond)

20.1 At the time of submitting its Bid, each Bidder must submit a single Bond (“Bid and Performance

Bond”) payable to SANParks in the format prescribed in Annexure 7 - Acceptable wording of Bid

and performance bond.

20.2 The Bid and Performance Bond is for the amount of R500 000.

20.3 The posting of the Bond is for the purpose of ensuring that all the Bidders present valid and serious

Bids, and that the Winning Bidder subsequently executes the PPP Agreement and conditions

contained therein.

20.4 Bonds must be valid from Bid Submission until the expiry of the PPP Agreement.

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20.5 The Bonds of all Bidders other than the Winning Bidder shall be returned to them following signature

by SANParks of the PPP Agreement. Money paid into the SANParks's account will be paid back to

the Bidder after an original letter to the bank account was received from the Bidder.

20.6 Any of the following shall be grounds for the forfeiture of a Bidder’s Bond:

20.6.1 Any material misrepresentation made by the Bidder in its Bid Submission, or any other

information and documentation submitted by it under this RFP;

20.6.2 The withdrawal or modification of its Bid during the period of validity;

20.6.3 Any default or breach by the Private Party during the term of the agreement; and

20.6.4 Any event caused by the Private Party that resulted in losses to SANParks.

20.7 The Bond shall be callable upon first demand by SANParks in the event that one or more of the

circumstances described at Paragraph 20.6 above has occurred. Forfeiture of the Bond shall not

preclude SANParks from pursuing any other remedies it may have against the Bidder under the

laws of the Republic of South Africa.

20.8 Please note: the Bid Bond will at the election of the Preferred Bidder be replaced by a Performance

Bond once operation commences to the amount equal to R500,000 (VAT excl.) and will be

increased annually on 1 April with CPI. Where the Preferred Bidder elects not to replace the Bid

Bond with a Performance Bond, the Preferred Bidder will be required to provide SANParks with a

Performance Bond prior to the signature and effective date of the PPP Agreement in the form

attached in Annexure 7.

21. Current residual value of the concession asset

21.1 The Residual Value for the Jock of the Bushveld Concession is based on the audited financial

statements as at the Year ending December 2025 and has been calculated at R 25,674,379. The

value is excluding VAT. As the current Concessionaire continues to operate the Concession Area

until the new Concessionaire is appointed as per this Tender process, it is anticipated that further

additions will be incurred and thus the Residual Value is likely to increase. However, all additions

beyond the end of the previous Concession Term, is agreed with SANParks and will be curtailed

to include only necessary capital expenditure required to keep the Concession in good condition.

21.2 The Residual Value has to be paid by the new Private Party (date and payment plan to be specified

in the PPP Agreement). The current incumbent Concessionaires will be reimbursed the equivalent

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power of attorney to represent the Bidder and the

required information and documentation in this evaluation stage may face disqualification from

disqualification of the Bids and the Bidder will not be evaluated for functionality.

9. Bidders required qualification criteria .....................................17

decision of the project company and legal power of attorney to represent the Bidder and the

5.10.1 submit to SANParks the information set out in Annexure 1A in relation to the Qualification

B-BBEE Minimum Level: 4

Points Allocation: 90 points

B-BBEE Details: Bushveld Concession in the Kruger National Park

23. Further information .............................................................................31
24. Annexure 1a – qualification submissions ....................................33
25. Annexure 1b – information on bidders .........................................35
26. Annexure 2 – functionality component requirements, weighting and

Scoring schedule & risk schedule .................................................37

27. Annexure 3 – b-bbee obligations .....................................................57
28. Annexure 4 – PPP fee offer .................................................................72
29. Annexure 5 - PPP agreement ...............................................................74
30. Annexure 6 – bid cover sheets ..........................................................75
31. Annexure 7 - acceptable wording of bid and performance bond77
32. Annexure 8 - acceptable wording of residual value acceptance and

Undertaking for payment ...................................................................78

33. Annexure 9 – assistance to bidders ...............................................79

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1. Introduction

1.1 This Request for Proposals ("RFP") is issued by South African National Parks (“SANParks”) in

accordance with the guidelines for Public Private Partnerships (“PPPs”) contained in National

Treasury's Tourism PPP Toolkit, and in compliance with Treasury Regulation 16, as am

opportunity presented herein and in deciding whether to submit a proposal in connection

with the opportunity. However, this RFP is not intended to serve as the basis for an

investment decision on the opportunity, and each recipient is expected to make such

independent investigation and to obtain such independent advice, as he or she may deem

necessary for such a decision.

Concession area in the kruger national park .........................14

9. Bidders required qualification criteria .....................................17

10. Site visits and due diligence ..............................................................18

11. PPP agreement .........................................................................................20

12. Bid submissions ........................................................................................20

13. Form and contents of bid submissions .........................................21

14. How the bids will be opened ..............................................................24

15. Incomplete bids .......................................................................................24

16. Bid evaluation methodology ............................................................24

17. Bid evaluation criteria scoring ......................................................26

18. Signature and effectiveness of PPP agreement .....................28

19. Concession area handover principles .........................................29

20. Bond (bid and performance bond) ...................................................29

21. Current residual value of the concession asset ..................30

22. Bid timetable .............................................................................................31

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23. Further information .............................................................................31

24. Annexure 1a – qualification submissions ....................................33

25. Annexure 1b – information on bidders .........................................35

26. Annexure 2 – functionality component requirements, weighting and

Scoring schedule & risk schedule .................................................37

27. Annexure 3 – b-bbee obligations .....................................................57

28. Annexure 4 – PPP fee offer .................................................................72

29. Annexure 5 - PPP agreement ...............................................................74

30. Annexure 6 – bid cover sheets ..........................................................75

31. Annexure 7 - acceptable wording of bid and performance bond77

32. Annexure 8 - acceptable wording of residual value acceptance and

Undertaking for payment ...................................................................78

33. Annexure 9 – assistance to bidders ...............................................79

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1. Introduction

1.1 This Request for Proposals ("RFP") is issued by South African National Parks (“SANParks”) in

accordance with the guidelines for Public Private Partnerships (“PPPs”) contained in National

Treasury's Tourism PPP Toolkit, and in compliance with Treasury Regulation 16, as amended,

issued in terms of the Public Finance Management Act .

1.2 SANParks, as part of its Strategic Plan for Commercialisation, identified the tourism PPP

opportunity at the Concession Area in the Kruger National Park (“KNP”) that gives a selected private

party the rights to the commercial use for 25 (twenty-five) years through a PPP agreement (“PPP

Agreement”).

1.3 It is intended that by SANParks entering into the PPPs with a Private Party, SANParks will generate

revenue through PPP fees paid to SANParks by the Private Party, while enabling SANParks to

focus on its core activity of conservation. It is intended that the Private Party will develop (upgrade

and refurbish), operate and finance the Concession Area with strict compliance with SANParks

environmental standards, Protected Areas conservation guidelines, existing environmental

authorisations, permits and operating licences.

KNP (“the Beneficiation Scheme”).

3.2.3 The relevant principal terms of the Beneficiation Scheme are the following -

3.2.3.1 Tender Participation: The Dispossessed Land Owner Communities can fairly and equitably

participate in SANParks open tender opportunities for concessions KNP, either alone or

with partners;

3.2.3.2 Partnership Terms: If the Dispossessed Land Owner Communities collaborate with a third

party (e.g. joint venture, consortium, partnership), the parties shall negotiate and agree the

commercial terms of the relationship between them;

3.2.3.3 Equity in Concessions: SANParks shall require the Private Party to set aside a 10% (ten

percent) equity interest which will be issued to an entity established by or on behalf of the

Dispossessed Land Owner Communities for nominal consideration, on a “free carry” basis,

for the duration of the Concession and be entitled to appoint 1 (one) director to the board of

the entity through which the Private Party shall implement the Concession; and

3.2.3.4 Enterprise Development: The Private Party must support community development through

procurement, training, and supplier development programmes or by contributing to a

centralised fund established and managed by the Dispossessed Land Owner Communities

on terms and conditions agreed between SANParks and the Private Party.

incorporation documents and share register of such Private Party no later than ten Business Days

before the anticipated date of signature of a PPP Agreement.

5.13 No replacement of a Member, withdrawal of a Member or admission of a new Member of a Bidder

(or the equivalent thereof in a Private Party established by it) (Change in Membership) is permitted

after the Bid Submission Date without the prior approval of the SANParks.

5.14 A Bidder or any Member wishing to change its Membership as contemplated above must submit to

11.1 The draft PPP Agreements are included in the Tender Documents and will be published on the

16.1 SANParks has, in accordance with the National Treasury's Practice Note , established

two tiers of evaluation committees made up of the Bid Evaluation Committee and the Bid

6. Evaluation process ...............................................................................12
7. Bid evaluation methodology ............................................................24
8. Bid evaluation criteria scoring ......................................................26
9. Annexure 2 – functionality component requirements, weigh
10. Annexure 2 – functionality component requirements, weighting and

oposal that passed functional evaluation of 80% and more, will be on equal footing to

proceed to this final round of evaluation on price and specific goals.

evaluation on Price and B-BBEE.

6.3 Evaluation Stage 3: Price and B-BBEE

The 90/10 preference point system shall be applicable to this phase, where 90 points

represent the maximum obtainable points for the highest acceptable price and 10 points

represent the specific goals. The Bid documentation's table below will award points to a

Bidder for achieving the specific goals.

Land Owner Communities, has identified Specific Goals for the Project which have been articulated

Specific Goals, particularly Bidders’ commitments to meet and exceed compliance targets in

the B-BBEE Project Scorecard targeting socio economic transformation for Local Communities

and quality of staff housing and provide proposals of how it could be improved. This is

included in the Evaluation Criteria (refer to Annexure 2).

qualification criteria (please note the detail is provided in Annexure 2 – Functionality Evaluation

6. Evaluation process

6.1 Evaluation Stage 1: Compliance

required information and documentation in this evaluation stage may face disqualification from

further evaluation.

6.1.3 Failure to comply with the requirements assessed in Stage 1 (compliance) may lead to the

disqualification of the Bids and the Bidder will not be evaluated for functionality.