{"id":45890,"date":"2026-03-18T09:54:41","date_gmt":"2026-03-18T09:54:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.globalafricanetwork.com\/?p=45890"},"modified":"2026-03-20T11:53:42","modified_gmt":"2026-03-20T11:53:42","slug":"the-mpumalanga-tourism-and-parks-agency-has-opened-bidding-for-5-tourism-concessions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.globalafricanetwork.com\/featured\/the-mpumalanga-tourism-and-parks-agency-has-opened-bidding-for-5-tourism-concessions\/","title":{"rendered":"Five tourism concessions in Mpumalanga nature reserves are open for bidding"},"content":{"rendered":"

T<\/span>he Mpumalanga Tourism and Parks Agency (MTPA) has announced five opportunities for operators and investors to manage and develop various tourism facilities. The opportunities include the upgrade and management of Zithabiseni Holiday Resort, a 15-year bush camp concession at Songimvelo Nature Reserve and opportunities to develop and operate two 24-bed lodges in Manyeleti Nature Reserve (one is a tented bush camp lodge) and a 24-bed lodge at Dixie Koppie.<\/p>\n

Tender information for all 5 opportunities can be<\/span> <\/span>downloaded here<\/a><\/span>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Here is a summary of the key bid requirements and deadlines for the listed tenders:\u00a0<\/p>\n

1. Bid Number: MTPA\/20252026\/COM\/04\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\n

Description:<\/strong> Appointment to source an operator to invest, upgrade, operate, and manage the Zithabiseni Holiday Resort<\/em>. \u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

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    • Closing Date & Time:<\/strong> 06 May 2026 at 11:00 AM.\u00a0<\/li>\n
    • Briefing Session\/Site Visit:<\/strong>\n
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      • Site Visit: 17 March 2026 at 14:00, Siyabuswa Industrial Park.<\/li>\n
      • Non-compulsory Briefing Session:\u00a021 April 2026 at 11:00 (Virtual via MS Teams; link available upon request from\u00a0Priscilla.Gwebu@mtpa.co.za). \u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
      • Bid Document Collection:<\/strong> Available on the MTPA website or at the MTPA Complex Office for R200 (non-refundable). \u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n
      • Submission Location:<\/strong> Supply Chain Management Unit, Procurement Office, Hall\u2019s Gateway, Mataffin, MTPA Finance Block E, Mbombela.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
        2. Bid Number: MTPA\/20252026\/COM\/05\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\n

        Description:<\/strong> Request for proposal for an operator to invest, operate, and manage a bush camp concession at Songimvelo Nature Reserve for 15 years.<\/em><\/p>\n

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          • Closing Date & Time:<\/strong> 06 May 2026 at 11:00 AM.\u00a0<\/li>\n
          • Briefing Session\/Site Visit:<\/strong>\n
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            • Non-compulsory Briefing Session:<\/strong> 31 March 2026 at 10:00 (Virtual via MS Teams; link available upon request from zanele@mtpa.co.za). \u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n
            • Site Visit:<\/strong> Book through Tekani.shilenge@mtpa.co.za or robertmasango7@gmail.com.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
            • Bid Document Collection:<\/strong> Available on the MTPA website or at the MTPA Complex Office for R200 (non-refundable). \u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n
            • Submission Location:<\/strong> Supply Chain Management Unit, Procurement Office, Hall\u2019s Gateway, Mataffin, MTPA Finance Block E, Mbombela. \u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
              3. Bid Number: MTPA\/20252026\/COM\/06\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\n

              Description:<\/strong> Request for proposal for an operator to invest, design, upgrade, operate, and manage a 24-bed lodge in Sara Bank at Manyeleti Nature Reserve.<\/em><\/p>\n

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                • Closing Date & Time:<\/strong> 06 May 2026 at 11:00 AM.\u00a0<\/li>\n
                • Briefing Session\/Site Visit:<\/strong> No briefing session. \u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n
                • Bid Document Collection:<\/strong> Available on the MTPA website or at the MTPA Complex Office for R200 (non-refundable). \u00a0<\/li>\n
                • Submission Location:<\/strong> Supply Chain Management Unit, Procurement Office, Hall\u2019s Gateway, Mataffin, MTPA Finance Block E, Mbombela. \u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\r\n