Bethlehem, Free State
Free State
South Africa
Sector
Construction & Materials
Infrastructure
This opportunity offers a long-term agreement to upgrade, develop and manage provincial resorts in the Free State, in order that the province can meet the rise in tourism demand.
Situated in the heart of South Africa, the Free State provides easy access to the main ports of East London and Durban, as well as lying just 400km from Gauteng. With good transport links, the Free State is now being promoted as a tourism destination in the country.
As a result, the Department of Tourism, Environmental and Economic Affairs (DTEEA) is requesting proposals from any institutions or consortiums interested in investing in the revamp/upgrade, development and management of Free State Provincial Resorts.
The agreement also covers any other resort linked services as determines by the department.
• The purpose of the investment is to:
• Develop the resorts in order to meet a minimum 3 star facility
• Provide the necessary
infrastructure to meet tourism demand
• Create sustainable employment opportunities
• Enhance BBBEE participation in the tourism and property sector
• Promote tourism in the province
The selected investor is expected to enter into a Build, Operate and Transfer (BOT) agreement with the DTEEA for a period of between 15 – 20 years.
All proposals, including the investment breakdown, should be placed in a sealed envelope and marked “TEE 5/2008/2009: Proposal for the Revamp/Upgrade and Development of FS Provincial Resorts” on the outside.
Submissions should be mailed to:
Department of Tourism, Environment and Economic Affairs, Supply Chain Management Directorate, Private Bag X20801, Bloemfontein, 9300
Or should be deposited in a Tender Box located at:
34 Markgraaf Street, Bojanala Building, Ground Floor, Bloemfontein.
A Briefing Session will be held at Willem Pretorius Resort on the 9th September 2008 at 10:00am.
For more information, Bid Documents and Terms of Reference can be obtained at the briefing session or alternatively from the Department’s website, www.dteea.fs.gov.za, or at the Supply Chain Management Office situate at the above address, from 2nd September 2008.
The closing date for submissions is 10 October 2008 at 11:00am.
Late or emailed proposals will not be accepted and will not be returned. Enquiries may be forwarded to Mr T Motsohi on 051 400 9407, or Mr D Coangae on 051 400 4744.
