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INFORMATION MEMORANDUM
TSITSIKAMMA ZIPLINE ADVENTURE
PPP OPPORTUNITY
INFORMATION MEMORANDUM ISSUED BY
SOUTH AFRICAN NATIONAL PARKS IN RESPECT OF THE PROPOSED
TSITSIKAMMA ZIPLINE ADVENTURE PUBLIC PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP
PROJECT FOR THE TSITSIKAMMA SECTION OF THE
GARDEN ROUTE NATIONAL PARK
SANParks Information Memorandum Zipline Adventure Activity PPP Opportunity in the Tsitsikama Section of the Garden Route National Park
IMPORTANT NOTICE
This Information Memorandum has been produced by South African National Parks
(SANParks), in connection with the Treetop Zipline Adventure private partnership (PPP)
opportunity available in the Tsitsikamma Section of the Garden Route National Park
(“GRNP”).
No representation or warranty, express or implied, is made, or responsibility of any kind is or will
be accepted, by SANParks, with respect to the accuracy and completeness of this Information
Memorandum, and any liability in connection with the use by any Interested Party of the
information contained in this Information Memorandum is hereby disclaimed.
This Information Memorandum has been provided to the recipient to assist in making its own
appraisal of the opportunities presented herein. However, this Information Memorandum is not
intended to serve as the basis for an investment decision on the opportunities, and each recipient
is expected to make such independent investigation and to obtain such independent advice, as he
or she may deem necessary for a decision.
South African National Parks may amend or replace any information contained in this
Information Memorandum at any time, without giving any prior notice or providing any reason.
January 2016
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.
INTRODUCTION .............................................................................................................................................. 5
2.
SANPARKS’ VISION, MISSION AND KEY STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES................................................... 5
3.
2.1
SANPARKS’ VISION AND MISSION .................................................................................................................. 5
2.2
SANPARKS’ KEY STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES .................................................................................................... 6
ARTICULATION OF SANPARKS’ COMMERCIALISATION POLICY, OBJECTIVES AND STRATEGY
........................................................................................................................................................................... 7
4.
3.1
THE MOTIVATION FOR COMMERCIALISATION .................................................................................................. 8
3.2
THE STRATEGIC PLAN FOR COMMERCIALISATION 2006 ................................................................................ 9
SANPARKS LEGAL RIGHTS TO ENTER INTO PPP AGREEMENTS: .................................................. 10
4.1
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT: PROTECTED AREAS ACT 2003 (ACT NO. 57 OF 2003)
(“NEMPAA”) AS AMENDED BY THE NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT: PROTECTED AREAS
AMENDMENT ACT (ACT NO 31 OF 2004)................................................................................................... 10
4.2
5.
THE PUBLIC FINANCE M ANAGEMENT ACT 1 OF 1999 (“THE PFMA”) ........................................................ 11
A DESCRIPTION OF THE TOURISM PPP OPPORTUNITY FOR THE TSITSIKAMMA SECTION OF
THE GARDEN ROUTE NATIONAL PARK ................................................................................................. 13
6.
5.1
A DESCRIPTION OF THE TREETOP ZIPLINE ADVENTURE PPP OPPORTUNITY .............................................. 13
5.2
ZIPLINE LAYOUT AND DESIGN .............................................................................................................. 13
5.3
ACCESS TO THE LAUNCH SITE: ...................................................................................................................... 16
5.4
SAFETY AND EQUIPMENT FOR THE ZIPLINE ACTIVITY ................................................................................... 16
5.5
BASE CAMP .................................................................................................................................................... 29
5.6
INFRASTRUCTURE ........................................................................................................................................... 29
5.7
ENVIRONMENTAL GUIDELINES ....................................................................................................................... 30
5.8
GARDEN ROUTE NATIONAL PARK ................................................................................................................. 31
5.9
THE TSITSIKAMMA SECTION OF THE GARDEN ROUTE NATIONAL PARK ...................................................... 32
5.10
THE SITE ......................................................................................................................................................... 33
ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES IN THE TSITSIKAMMA SECTION OF THE GRNP: ..................................... 33
6.1
HIKING ............................................................................................................................................................. 33
6.2
CAMPING SITES AND ACCOMMODATION ........................................................................................................ 33
6.3
SNORKELLING, KAYAKING AND OTHER WATER BASED ADVENTURE ACTIVITIES .......................................... 34
6.4
GUIDED HORSE RIDES.................................................................................................................................... 34
6.5
FOREST TOURS ON SEGWAY PEOPLE TRANSPORTERS................................................................................ 34
6.6
BUNGY JUMPING............................................................................................................................................. 34
6.7
BOAT RIDES .................................................................................................................................................... 34
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7.
VALUE FOR MONEY OBJECTIVES ........................................................................................................... 34
8.
FINANCIAL TERMS ...................................................................................................................................... 35
9.
EMPLOYEE ISSUES TO BE CONSIDERED .............................................................................................. 36
10. MINIMUM PPP FEES .................................................................................................................................... 36
11. ACCESS ......................................................................................................................................................... 37
12. EXCLUSIVITY ................................................................................................................................................ 37
13. QUALIFYING CRITERIA............................................................................................................................... 38
13.1
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS TO OPERATE THE ZIPLINE ADVENTURE ................................... 38
14. SUMMARY PROJECT TIMETABLE ............................................................................................................ 39
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1.
1.1
INTRODUCTION
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 1999 (“PFMA”).
1.2
SANParks, as part of its Strategic Plan for Commercialisation, identified the tourism PPP
opportunity for a Treetop Zipline Adventure Activity in the Tsitsikamma Indigenous Forest
of the Tsitsikamma Section of the Garden Route National Park.
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 and to obtain
the necessary independent advice for submitting a Bid.
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.
1.6
In a typical PPP agreement in this sector, the private party is granted rights to finance,
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 BEE obligations, and
pay a PPP fee to SANParks. At the end of the agreement term, the facility reverts to the
institution.
1.7
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.
2.1
SANPARKS’ VISION, MISSION AND KEY STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES
SANParks’ Vision and Mission
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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 1 of 1999 (as
amended by Act 29 of 1999), SANParks is a Schedule 3(a) “public entity” that functions
under the ambit of the NEMA: Protected Areas Act, 2003 (Act 57 of 2003) read
concurrently with the Biodiversity Act of 2004 and the Protected Areas Act. The core
mandate of SANParks is the conservation and management of biodiversity and
associated cultural heritage 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.
The organisation’s operations are totally guided by its vision statement (the word picture
of the future) and mission statement (depicting the purpose of its existence). As a public
entity, the organisation 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.
VISION - National parks connects society.
MISSION - To develop and manage a system of national parks that represents the
biodiversity, landscapes, and associated heritage assets of South Africa for the
sustainable use and benefit of all.
TRANSFORMATION MISSION - To ensure effective transformation both within
SANParks and the broader society and economy, through the implementation of broadbased Black Economic Empowerment in support of the Constitution of South Africa.
2.2
SANParks’ Key Strategic Objectives
SANParks’ business operations are founded on three important core pillars:
2.2.1
Conservation
The primary mandate of the organisation is the conservation of South Africa’s
biodiversity, landscapes and associated heritage assets through a system of
National Parks.
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2.2.2
Nature-based tourism
The organisation has a significant role in the promotion of South Africa’s naturebased 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.
A significant element of the ecotourism pillar is the Strategic Plan for
Commercialisation (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.
2.2.3
Constituency building towards a people-centred conservation and tourism
mandate
SANParks is required to build constituencies at international, national and local
levels, in support of the conservation of the natural and cultural heritage of South
Africa. It has to 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 socio-economic
benefit.
The core mandate of the organisation derives from its biodiversity conservation role,
thus the conservation pillar is regarded as the basis upon which the other two subcore pillars’ programmes and activities are directed.
In addition to the core and sub-core business pillars that provide SANParks with a
level of uniqueness, the organisation has generic support functions of Finance,
Human Resources, Corporate Communications, Corporate Support Services
(including Information and Communications Technology), and Legal Services. The
operational component of SANParks is delivered through the current twenty two (22)
national parks – these being organised under two divisions namely, Kruger National
Park and the Parks Division (which entails the remaining twenty one national parks).
3.
ARTICULATION OF SANPARKS’ COMMERCIALISATION POLICY, OBJECTIVES AND
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STRATEGY
3.1
The Motivation for Commercialisation
“Global conventions and programmes alone are not enough to ensure the continued
existence of, and sufficient funding for, protected areas. In times of fiscal austerity and
tightening government budgets – especially in developing countries, which are home to
much of the world’s biodiversity – traditional funding sources are increasingly under
threat. Innovative alternatives to these traditional sources are needed in order to secure
the long term viability of protected areas.” (IUCN, 1998)
In order to encourage greater efficiency in the delivery of public services, the Cabinet in
April 1997 approved the establishment of an interdepartmental task team chaired by the
Department of Finance, to explore how public private partnerships could improve
infrastructure and service delivery efficiency, and make more efficient use of underutilised state assets. The key objectives of this programme were to develop a package of
cross-sectoral and inter-Institutional policies and legislative and regulatory reform.
In September 1998, the Department of Environmental Affairs and Tourism articulated the
need for SANParks to prepare for a lesser dependence on state funding, which would
increasingly be aimed at funding the essential conservation requirements. This formed
the basis of the Commercialisation Strategy adopted by SANParks in 2000 with its
foundation in the economic theory which defines the State’s responsibility as one of
performing a regulatory function and intervening in the market-place only where there is
market failure. The objective was to reduce the dependence on state funding and
improve existing operational efficiencies. This does not imply that SANParks has to be
independent of the State but rather that the collective funding sources (i.e. state funding,
private donations, NGO and international donations, SANParks’ tourism activities and
commercialisation) must be able to “sustain” the total business of SANParks. Sustainable
tourism development depends on a partnership and balance between the social,
technological, economical, the environment and political values and benefits. Hence,
should one source of funding be threatened, SANParks must be able to absorb such
withdrawal without compromising its sustainability.
The implementation of the Commercialisation Strategy 2000, resulted in the awarding of
11 (eleven) concession sites to private operators, seven of which are in Kruger National
Park, two in Addo Elephant National Park, and two in the Table Mountain National Park.
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In addition to the concessions, the Commercialisation Strategy 2000 also resulted in the
awarding of 21 shops and 17 restaurants across all national parks to private operators.
Facilities were upgraded by the operators and SANParks receives a PPP Fee from these
operators.
3.2
The Strategic Plan for Commercialisation 2006
Following the implementation of the Commercialisation Strategy 2000, there have been
significant developments in SANParks’ approach to PPP initiatives. SANParks
accordingly developed the Strategic Plan for Commercialisation 2006 to accommodate
and benefit from:
(i)
The experience and specialist skills acquired;
(ii)
The lessons learnt from implementation and management of PPPs;
(iii)
Legislative requirements; and
(iv)
The extended scope of projects identified to enable SANParks to improve its
infrastructure towards 2010 and beyond, generate revenues, promote BEE and
create employment.
The objective of the strategy is to ensure that SANParks has the fundamentals including
capacity in place for managing existing, and for entering into new PPPs successfully. In
addition, SANParks has a responsibility towards creating tourism infrastructure on a
longer term as compared to a tourism organisation run by a private company. Such
infrastructure will enable South Africa to compete with global tourism destinations like
Brazil, Thailand etc. Commercialisation through Public Private Partnerships provides
SANParks the opportunity to achieve this goal.
High-level commercialisation objectives for SANParks include any or all of the following:
•
Revenue Generation;
•
Loss minimisation or savings on existing operations;
•
Optimal use of under-performing assets;
•
Job creation;
•
Broad based Black Economic Empowerment;
•
Infrastructure upgrades;
•
Upgrade/development of historical and/or cultural sites;
•
Tourism promotion; and
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•
4.
Further biodiversity protection and conservation.
SANPARKS LEGAL RIGHTS TO ENTER INTO PPP AGREEMENTS:
4.1
National Environmental Management: Protected Areas Act 2003 (Act no. 57 of 2003)
(“NEMPAA”) as amended by the National Environmental Management: Protected Areas
Amendment Act (Act No 31 of 2004)
4.1.1
Protected Environment
NEMPAA provides for:
•
the protection and conservation of ecologically viable areas representative of
South Africa’s biological diversity and its natural landscapes and seascapes;
•
for the establishment of a national register of all national, provincial and local
protected areas;
•
for the management of those areas in accordance with national norms and
standards;
•
for
intergovernmental co-operation and public
consultation in matters
concerning protected areas;
•
for the continued existence, governance and functions of South African National
Parks; and
•
4.1.2
for matters in connection therewith.
Section 50
(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
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(c) set norms and standards for any activity allowed in terms of Section (a) or (b).
(2) 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 reserve or world heritage site.
(3) 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) 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.
(5) 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.
4.2
4.2.1
The Public Finance Management Act 1 of 1999 (“the PFMA”)
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.
4.2.2
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
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PFMA, and inter alia requires the accounting authority for a public entity to:
4.2.2.1
exercise the duty of utmost care to ensure reasonable protection of assets and
records of the public entity;
4.2.2.2
act with fidelity, honesty, integrity, and in the best interests of the public entity in
managing the financial affairs of the public entity;
4.2.2.3
seek, within the sphere of influence of that accounting authority, to prevent any
prejudice to the financial interests of the state.
4.2.3
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.
4.2.4
This 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:
•
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.
•
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.
4.2.5
These National Treasury Regulations first came into operation on 25 May 2002 and
have applied to the business of SANParks since that date.
Hence, there is sufficient responsibility placed on SANParks under the PFMA to manage
and to lease out all state assets placed under its management and control in the Garden
Route 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
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planning and management within SANParks.
5.
A DESCRIPTION OF THE TOURISM PPP OPPORTUNITY FOR THE TSITSIKAMMA
SECTION OF THE GARDEN ROUTE NATIONAL PARK
5.1
A Description of the Treetop Zipline Adventure PPP opportunity
SANParks Strategy for Commercialization identifies various Tourism PPP Activities within
the Garden Route National Park. One of these activities is the Treetop Zipline Adventure
Activity that is earmarked for the Tsitsikamma Forest that is within the Tsitsikamma
Section of the Garden Route National Park.
A Tourism PPP investment opportunity exists within the Tsitsikamma Section of the
Garden Route National Park for a Treetop Zipline Activity.
This is a famous Costa Rican concept, where scientists devised a method that could be
used for people to access the forest canopy to do research. Historical evidence proves
that this ziplines were used by researchers, woodcutters, soldiers to transverse via
treetop canopies as part of doing their jobs. The concept involves traversing from one
platform to the next along a steel cable that is suspended up to 30 Metres above the
forest floor. This concept was modified over the years and it is has become a very sought
after adventure activity which is enjoyed in various centres across the globe. Some of
these are:
1. Zipline Seatle Canopy Tours in the USA
2. The Ceres Zipslide Adventures which is 114 Km from Cape Town
3. The Induna Zipline which is just outside of Hazyview
4. The Tsitsikamma Falls Canopy Tours, which is 8 km away from the Tsitsikamma
Section of the Garden Route National Park.
5.2
ZIPLINE LAYOUT AND DESIGN
There are many Zip Line Adventure activities inside and outside of the country. Each of
offers something different than the other.
• Some activities have steeper slopes then others;
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• Some zipline adventure activities fly over spectacular rivers and gorges whilst
others happen to fly over treetops in the forest.
The idea is to create a spectacular and exciting adventure activity.
The Tsitsikamma Zipline Adventure Opportunity is situated inside the Tsitsikamma
Indigenous Forest and runs for a stretch of 8.86 Hectares. The area is fortunate to have a
number of very large Yellow wood trees that are ideal for this adventure opportunity. The
platforms can be tied at treetop canopy levels. The distance between the trees varies
between 30m to 150m whilst the height goes up to 30m. Normally these cables can be
are tied from one tree to the next at a slight downward angle. This allows a person, who
is wearing a climbing harness attached to a pulley, to slide along the cables through the
Forest Canopy from one platform to the next. This is an activity that can be enjoyed by
both young and old. The duration of one session could be up to 4 hours depending on the
number of platforms that would be erectedThe diagrams below give an illustration of a
typical Zipline adventure activity layout,
Diagram 1: A simple Zipline Activity
Diagram 2 : A Typical Commercial Zipline Activity with platforms
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Research points towards the fact that Zipline activities can come in different layouts as
follows:
• Some are in a straight line shape – from one compartment to the next in a straight
horizontal line;
• Some are run in a zig – zag trajectory from one platform to the next;
• Some happen in a circular shape from one platform to the next but starts and ends
almost on the same spot.
It all depends on the creativity of the designer and how best the site space can be utilized
to yield the best results to the potential market out there.
Diagram 3: A map indicating the layout of the Tsitsikamma Zipline Adventure Activity Site
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The above diagram gives a clear picture of where the Zipline site is situated. It is situated
about 3 KMs from the Stormsriver Village. The roads to the site in the forest is very
accessible (albeit it being a gravel road). 2Km to the site one has to traverse private
owner’s land (the former MTO and now know as Cape Pine land). A private negotiation
would have to take place between the bidders and the private landowners. SANParks will
facilitate such negotiations.
5.3
Access to the Launch site:
The road to the Stormsriver Village, which is off the N2 between the Tsitsikamma Plaza
Toll Gate and the Stormsriver Bridge, is in good contidition and well maintained.
However, all vehicles are parked at the village and access to the launch site is gained via
the gravel road that transverse the MTO Land, now called Cape Pine Plantations. Due to
the conditions of the road and to add to the excitement people are ferried via a
specialized vehicle to the area where the actitivity takes place.
5.4
Safety and Equipment for the Zipline Activity
The safety aspect is very important at all stages of the project. From the design of the
project, the equipment used to the transporting people back and forth the launch site.
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Trained guards are essential for the project and these guides, amongst all other training,
needs to have done safety, first aid and emergency rescue training courses successfully.
Ropes Challenge Course and Tour Guide Training is also very essential.
Expert engineers and technicians are essential for the design and construction of the
platforms and cables of the project. An assessment of the height and weight of the trees,
distance between trees and the steepness of each slope needs to be done by these
experts. This would give an indication of the speed at which the participant will slide
through from each tree. It will also indicate if brakes need to be installed. The steeper the
slope the faster the slide and this would require brakes. If the slope is gentle there may
be no brakes needed. The kind of brakes required is dependent on the slope of the
project. A braking system is recommended if the zipline’s slope is 6% of the length and if
one is going to use a low friction-bearing pulley.
5.4.1
There are different kinds of braking systems and these are some of the popular ones
on the market:
5.4.1.1
The Bungee Brake: Consist of a high-density plastic block that is assembled on
the cable but is free to slide up and down the cable. A bungee cord is then
connected from the block to an anchor point (usually a tree) off to the side of the
zipline near the end. When the participant comes zipping in on the cable the
pulley will make contact with the block and push it down. As the block is
pushed, the bungee chord tightens and stretches causing a gentle resistance
that causes a gentle stop at the end of the slide. The diagrams below shows
the Bungee brake system (loose and assembled)
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5.4.1.2
The Zipstop Zipline Magnetic Brake uses a self-regulating, eddy current,
magnetic braking technology to slow down zipline riders in a gentle controlled
comfortable manner. The system is the best in stopping riders sliding at high
velocities. This system adjust according to the weight and speed of the rider.
See the diagram below
5.4.1.3
The Brakehawk Zipline Handbrake: Although it is fun and exciting it does raise
safety concerns. It is a safer handbraking system then the traditional hand-glove
braking system. This one ensures that the riders hands are kept off the steel
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cable. It fits easy to a variety of zipline trolleys Like the Petzel Tandem Speed,
the Petzel Tandem Cable, Fusion Zipline, the Petzel Trac P-24 and the Petzel
Trac P-24 Plus. This form of braking system is suspect when wet.
The participants’ needs to, at all times, anchored at least two places, which is the tree
and the steel cable. This ensures that should something happen to the one of these the
other provides backup. The guides need to be trained guides and it is only them that can
handle all the attachments and ensuring that the participants are correctly attached
before commencement.
5.4.2
The right equipment is necessary for ensuring a safe and enjoyable zipline
adventure experience. Below are some of the most essential equipment that is
recommended by experts in this line of business:
5.4.2.1
The Velocity Zip Line Tandem Trolley
This professional dual pulley trolley with ball bearings is the heart of a zip line
system. If you have everything else and just need a good pulley to bring your
zip line to life, this is it. The trolley has in- line stainless steel sheaves (a trolley
must have hardened steel sheaves to work on wire cable instead
5.4.2.2
Winged Zip Line Tandem
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The Wing introduces a new level of safety to zip lines with an elegant pivot
locking mechanism. This system makes attaching participants to cable faster
and easier. It also ensures the Wing cannot detach from the line while it is
loaded. Features efficient steel bearings for high-speed adventure and stainless
steel sheaves for
durability.
Thermoplastic guards
prevent
accidental
entanglement from clothing and hair. The sheaves are fitted with sealed ball
bearings for high efficiency. Breaking strength on this trolley is about 3,372 LBF.
Maximum recommended working speed is 20 meters per second (over 40
MPH). For use on 1/4 inch thru 3/8 inch steel cable.
5.4.2.3
The Heavy Duty –Zip Line Trolley
zip line to life, this is it. The trolley has in-line stainless steel sheaves(a trolley
must have hardened steel sheaves to work on wire cable instead of the typical
steel and aluminium sheaves found on most pulleys)and fixed side plates for
added stability.
This also provides for optimal load distribution. A tandem pulley is also desirable
on ziplines due to the pulley creating a trolley effect vs a swinging effect that a
single pulley. The side plates are spilt apart so that it will easily fit over the top of
the cable without the need to unhook the cable. The sheaves are fitted with
sealed ball bearings for high efficiency. Breaking strength on this trolley is about
14,000 pounds. Maximum recommended working speed is 20 meters per
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second (over 40 MPH). For use on 1/4 inch thru 1/2 inch steel cable.
5.4.2.4
The Blackbird Zip Line Trolley:
The Blackbird cable pulley represents the most advanced design work using
state of the art engineering techniques to build the safest and finest trolley for
the ropes course industry. The 304 stainless steel frame is .101 thick for
superior strength and trouble free use. Unlike the competition it is assembled
using machined 304 stainless axles which may cost more but gives the
Blackbird unparalleled structural integrity. Safety is always a primary objective
and the Blackbird uses an additional back-up axle should there be a
catastrophic failure of the sheaves during use. This third axle also gives the
Blackbird superior stability. The sheaves are 2" in diameter and case hardened
to 56-58 Rockwell and ride on sealed ball bearings to provide excellent wear
characteristics in challenging outdoor environments. Built for 3/8" and 1/2"
diameter cable. Second safety tether hook-up point provided on rear of pulley.
Independent test rated to 19,000 lbs /84kn; Exceeds A.N.S.I.,
5.4.2.5
The Bat Line Zip Line Trolley
The BAT cable pulley represents the most advanced design work using state of
the art engineering techniques to build the safest and finest trolley for the ropes
course industry. The 304 stainless steel frame is .101 thick for superior strength
and trouble free use. Unlike the competition it is assembled using machined 304
stainless axles which may cost more but gives the BAT unparalleled structural
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integrity. Safety is always a primary objective and the BAT uses two additional
back-up axle should there be a catastrophic failure of the sheaves during use.
These two extra axles also gives the BAT superior stability. The sheaves are 2"
in diameter and case hardened to 56-58 Rockwell and ride on sealed ball
bearings to provide excellent wear characteristics in challenging outdoor
environments. Built for 1/2" and 3/4" diameter cable. Second safety tether hookup point provided on rear of pulley. Other attachment points provided for haul or
drag lines make this pulley the ultimate in rescue operations. Independent test
rated to 11,500 lbs / 50k. Exceeds A.N.S.I., OSHA, and NFPA class G
standards. For use on 1/2 inch thru 3/4 inch steel cable.
5.4.2.6
The Canopy Zip Line Trolley
steel and aluminum sheaves found on most pulleys)and fixed sideplates for
added stability and optimal load distribution. The Canopy trolley is the same
base as our HD Trolley, with the added benefit of an upper attachment point.
This is ideal for those that would like to run a secondary safety line above their
main zipline. A tandem pulley is also desirable on ziplines due to the pulley
creating a trolley effect vs a swinging effect that a single pulley will create. The
side plates are split apart so that it will easily fit over the top of the cable without
having to unhook the cable. The sheaves are fitted with sealed ball bearings for
high efficiency. Breaking strength on this trolley is about 14,000 pounds.
Maximum recommended working speed is 20 meters per second (over 40
MPH). For use on 1/4 inch thru 1/2 inch steel cable.
5.4.2.7
Professional Zipline Trolley
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steel and aluminium sheaves found on most pulleys)and fixed sideplates for
added stability and optimal load distribution. This professional grade trolley
incorporates its own built in handles (Warning! Handles are for orientation
purposes only. They are not designed for life support usage! Do NOT hang on
handles! Riders weight MUST be supported by connection strap.) and 3
attachment points to help you configure your zipline according to how you want
it. A tandem pulley is also desirable on ziplines due to the pulley creating a
trolley effect vs a swinging effect that a single pulley will create. The side plates
are split apart so that it will easily fit over the top of the cable.
The sheaves are fitted with sealed ball bearings for high efficiency. Breaking
strength on this trolley is about 14,000 pounds. Maximum recommended
working speed is 20 meters per second (over 40 MPH). For use on 1/4 inch thru
1/2 inch steel cable.
5.4.2.8
The Locking Safety Clip
This professional locking zip line safety kit will allow you to add additional
accessories and safety straps to your zip line kit. Its auto-locking feature makes
it almost impossible for this clip to open accidently, yet the simple mechanism
lets you open it with one hand. Strength of this Steel locking safety clip: 50 kN
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long axis.
5.4.2.9
Deluxe Safety Locking Clip
This professional locking kit will allow you to add additional accessories and
safety straps to your zip line kit. Its auto-locking feature makes it almost
impossible for this clip to open accidently, yet the simple mechanism lets you
open it with one hand. Strength of this aluminium locking safety clip: 23 kN long
axis, 8 kN gat open, 10 kN short axis
5.4.2.10
Zip Line Swivel
Heavy-duty zip Line swivel with sealed ball bearings offers a smooth and
reliable rotation. Connect between the trolley and handle or other attachment.
Great addition to your zip line installation to allow you to spin like a circus
performer as you zips along the cable. Recommended only for advanced zip
line riders age 12 and older.
Weight 5.6 oz Breaking strength of 9,000 pounds Compliant with NFPA 1983
(2001 edition) Note: You will need two safety clips to integrate this swivel into
your zip line system (pulley-clip-swivel-clip-attachment).
5.4.2.11
Zip Line Handle
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Zip line handle features a quality chrome finish for durability, contoured grips for
comfort and full knurling for maximum grip areas. Originally designed for
professional weight lifting equipment, its solid one-piece steel construction bar
helps ensure your safety. Replaceable rubber knobs at each end keep your
hands from slipping off the ends of the bar. This 20" handle is included with both
deluxe and heavy-duty zip line kits.
5.4.2.12
Zip Line Seat
New black phosphate Quick Tension™ buckles, the same design that is used
on parachute harnesses, allow speedy adjustment. They bind securely without
the need for rethreading, and are linear pull tested to 2000 pounds (8.9kN).
Features a bright red tie-in point and buckle adjustment tabs, an important
safety feature. Fits waists from 28 to 52 inches. Exceeds UIAA test specs 3550#
5.4.2.13
Deluxe Padded Zip Line Seat
Comfortable and affordable padded harness for beginners and groups. One size
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fits all up to 47 inches. Features single color-coded tie-in point and auto-locking
buckles to minimize user error. Four gear loops (Not to be used as a tie-in point
for Zip Lines). Sizes: Waist - 28.5-47 in | Leg - 20.5-31.5 in.
5.4.2.14
Zip Line Full Body Harness
Simple and lightweight full body harness. Made from 45mm webbing. One size
fits most. Sizes: Chest - Max 44 in | Leg - Max 35 in.
5.4.2.15
Zipline Connector Strap – Rabbit
A 22-inch anchor strap, crafted of 1 3/4" polyurethane coated nylon webbing for
the best wear resistance of any anchor strap on the market. Steel D-rings on
each end.
• MBS: 8,000 lbs
•Weight: 10.4oz
•Color: Red
•Resistant to abrasion and aging.
5.4.2.16
Zip Line Connector Strap –Adjustable
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Made of robust polyester webbing and zinc plated carbon steel components.
•Fully adjustable anchor webbing, strength 19kN.
•Certified as temporary anchor device En795/B.
•Length adjustable up to 60".
5.4.2.17
Zipline Connector Strap –Static
A 31-inch anchor strap, 1 3/4" Polyester webbing. Steel D-rings on each end.
• 80 cm long
• 300 g weight
• 35 kN load capacity
5.4.2.18
Zip Line Connector Strap –HD Trolley Lanyard
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The Heavy Duty Trolley Lanyard makes ziplining a cinch. A rider with a dual
attachment trolley should have two separate lanyards attached to the trolley for
a safe and secure ride. This usually requires two separate straps which can be
a headache. Our new trolley lanyard solves that problem by using two sewn
runners that are sewn together to provide the rider with both a main lanyard and
backup lanyard in one compact unit. Using two different color webbings makes
checking for lanyard wear easy. Colors will vary.
5.4.2.19
Zip Line Gloves
The Leather is put in all the right places where it is required. On the palms,
Both side of the thumbs, index fingers and knuckles.
5.4.2.20
Zip Line Delux Gloves
Enjoy more safety with these Kevlar lined gloves. We sew a full Kevlar lining
(stronger by weight than steel!) into a sturdy, premium leather palm work glove,
all the way to the end of the cuff. Yor wrists, palms, fingers and backs of hands
are sheathed in the protective lining. An excellent glove for safety
5.4.2.21
Zip Line Helmet
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Delivers a precise fit, superior protection and a striking look all at a great value.
Molded thermoplastic shell with side ventilation. Fast and secure adjustment
system makes the helmet ready to use on any adventure. Head-lamp
compatible.
These items are available from most outdoor adventure retail outlets within and
outside the country.
5.5
Base Camp
A base camp is essential for the successful implementation of the project. This area is
used for:
5.5.1
Storage of equipment and clothing;
5.5.2
Training base for the guides;
5.5.3
Preparation before a group is taken for Zip Line activities; and
5.5.4
De-briefing sessions when a group returns from doing the Zip Line activity
5.6
Infrastructure
The current concessionaire that is running the Canopy Tours opportunity on the site is
required to remove the existing infrastructure, in the event that they are not the
successful bidder.
This means that the successful bidder will have to acquire the
equipment brand new or could opt to buy it from the current concessionaire at a price
negotiated between themselves. The current Infrastructure includes some of the
equipment list as per point 5.4 (Safety and Equipment for the Zip Line Adventure Activity)
and the following:
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5.6.1
12 Platforms attached to the Yellowwood trees provided by SANParks
5.6.2
Steel Cables and ropes
5.6.3
The operation happens entirely in the forest and there is no other infrastructure
except the platforms and cables. The Stormsriver Village offers all the other support
infrastructure like:
5.6.3.1
Parking space
5.6.3.2
Restaurants and Retail Outlets for buying refreshments and other necessities.
5.6.3.3
Accommodation: SANParks has accommodation establishments in the
Stormsriver rest camp which is about 5 km from the Stormriver Village.
Howevert, there are also various other accommodation establishments in and
around the Stormsriver Village.
5.6.4
Water: There is no fresh running water available on site and it is recommended that
the participants take along fresh water from the village. Bottled water is available
from the retail outlets.
5.6.5
There are no ablution facilities on site
5.6.6
Mobile Phone Connectivity: The opportunity takes place within the forest and mobile
phone reception is poor.
5.7
Environmental Guidelines
The Environmental guidelines that the bidders would need to take into consideration
include the following:
5.7.1
Ensuring that no trees are damaged during and after construction as well as during
the operational stage of the project.
5.7.2
All waste material needs to be collected and removed for disposal;
5.7.3
Little or no damage to surrounding vegetation;
5.7.4
Tour parties and guides must adhere to access routes and pathways constructed;
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5.7.5
The maintenance and rehabilitation of these access routes and pathways is
essential;
5.7.6
No damage to surrounding recreational sites and activities;
5.7.7
Making of fire is prohibited;
It is important to stress that regular inspections will be done by SANParks’ staff and
Rangers to ensure that everything is done in a manner that is compatible to the
environment as well as the different SANParks policies.
5.8
Garden Route National Park
The Department of Environmental Affairs (“DEA”) has declared the establishment of the
new Garden Route National Park (“GRNP”). The establishment of the new park is part of
a long-term strategy to expand the areas in South Africa under formal protection from 6%
to 8% of the total area of the country.
The Garden Route is one of the most important conservation areas in South Africa and
one of South Africa’s crown jewels in terms of biodiversity and its attraction of both
foreign and local tourists. The diverse biomes in the Garden Route include indigenous
forests, the Knysna estuary, the Wilderness lake areas, marine protected areas, lowland
fynbos and mountain catchment areas of national importance. SANParks is the second
largest employer in the region and its total economic contribution to the region is
estimated to be almost R95m per annum.
The formation of the GRNP have a number of beneficial results. These include allowing
the sharing of resources and management experience and the integration of current
management units, allowing greater economies of scale to be achieved.
The formation of the GRNP facilitates the regional implementation of important
programmes like fire management and alien clearing and enable land consolidation. The
park management will be able to take advantage of the potential of integrated landscape
management, which will improve the protection of important ecosystems.
The total size of the GRNP is approximately 121 000 hectares. It consist of about 52 500
hectares of newly proclaimed land as well as 68 500 hectares of the Wilderness and
Tsitsikamma National Parks. The individual parks will retain their identity and become
camps in the greater GRNP, known as Tsitsikamma and Wilderness.
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The GRNP will straddle two provinces – the Eastern and Western Cape – two district
municipalities -- Eden and Cacadu – and four local municipalities – George, Knysna,
Bitou and Koukamma. The tourist facilities in the GRNP includes camping decks, chalets,
mountain biking trails, hiking trails, canoeing, diving and history and adventure activities.
5.9
The Tsitsikamma Section of the Garden Route National Park
The Tsitsikamma Section of he Garden Route National Park and it is on the N2. It is
approximately 598 Kms from Cape Town in the West and 182 Kms from Port Elizabeth in
the East. The town of George is approximately 158 Kms from the Tsitsikamma.
The Tsitsikamma Coastaland Forest National Parks were proclaimed in 1964 (Knobel
1989, Robinson 1989) to establish South Africa’s first marine protected area and
conserve the associated coastal forests of the region. The size of the park has changed
over the years, with the following proclamations:
The seaward boundary of the park between the Groot (east) - and the Bloukrans
riverswas extended to three nautical miles offshore (Government Gazette No 8871,
Notice 125, 3 September 1983).
De Vasselot Nature Reserve was added to the coastal park (Government Gazette No
11068, Notice No 2814 & 2815, 18 December 1987)
The small Tsitsikamma Forest National Park was deproclaimed in 1989 (Government
Gazette 1989), and the name of the coastal park was shortened to the Tsitsikamma
National Park (Government Gazette No 17298, Notice 1077, 28 June 1996).
In October 1991 a 30 year lease was signed with Rand Mines Properties Limited to
contractually manage the Soetkraal area, and in 1997 Soetkraal was proclaimed a
contractual park in terms of theNational Parks Act, 1976 (Government Gazette No 17728,
Notice 100. 17 January 1997, National Parks Act, 1976 (Act No. 57 of 1976).
5. The seaward boundary of the De Vasselot section was extended 0.5 nautical miles
(0.9 km) offshore (Government Gazette No 17073, Notice 538, 4 April 1996), and in
December 2000 the marine section of the park (excluding the above De Vasselot marine
area) became the Tsitsikamma National Park Marine Protected Area (Government
Gazette No. 21948, Notice 1429, 29 December 2000, Marine Living Resources Act 1998
(Act No. 18 of 1998). 6. In 1995 Erven 382, 444 and the Remainder of Erf 434, Nature’s
Valley were proclaimed as a contractual section of the park (Government Gazette No
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16293, Notice 368, 10 March 1995), followed in 1996 by (Buitenverwachting) Portion 1 of
Farm 299 and Portion 3 of the farm Matjies River 295 (Government Gazette No 16927,
Notice 30, 19 January 1996)
5.10
6.
The Site
ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES IN THE TSITSIKAMMA SECTION OF THE GRNP:
There are various other activities in this Section of the GRNP that can complement the Zipline
Adventure activity and these are set out below:
6.1
Hiking
There are numerous hiking trails within the Tsitsikamma Section all having varying
degrees of difficulty and offering its unique experiences. However, the ones that stand
out are,
• World famous Otter Trail and the
• Equally impressive Dolphin Trail
6.2
Camping Sites and Accommodation
The Tsitsikamma Section has the most campsites and accommodation facilities with the
entire GRNP. This includes the Stormsriver Camping site and the well renowned Natures
Valley Camping sites.
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6.3
Snorkelling, Kayaking and other water based adventure activities
These are some of the exciting activities that are offered inside the Stormsriver camp. It
is being run by a private concessionaire and caters for people of all ages
6.4
Guided Horse Rides
Two of the concessionaires on the books of the GRNP offers guided horse rides and
bookings could be made from the park.
6.5
Forest Tours on Segway People Transporters
The park also offers exciting forest tours on Segways. These are also outsourced to a
private concessionaire.
6.6
Bungy Jumping
Although this is not offered in the parks itself, this world famous bungy jump site is about
10 minutes from the park. It could add to a wonderful time one has at the park.
6.7
Boat Rides
SANParks offers boat rides to guests that resides within the camp as well as to day
visitors. These boat rides visit some of the most spectacular areas within Tsitsikamma
and a person has the pleasure of seeing some of the most amazing landscapes from the
boat. Some of the most amazing water creatures can also be spotted from the boat and
these includes seals, whales etc.
7.
VALUE FOR MONEY OBJECTIVES
The value-for-money objectives for the projects 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 projects.
The Value-for-Money Objectives for the Tsitsikamma Zipline Adventure PPP Opportunities
are:
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7.1
Revenue generation for SANParks;
7.2
BEE, job creation and community development;
7.3
Tourism promotion;
7.4
Optimisation of prime state land; and
7.5
Biodiversity protection and conservation.
8.
FINANCIAL TERMS
8.1
Under the PPP Agreement, the PPP fee income to SANParks shall be the higher of:
8.1.1
the Minimum PPP Fee set by SANParks increased annually by 8%; or
8.1.2
the Variable PPP Fee (the bidder percentage of actual gross revenue earned by the
Private Party in each project year).
8.2
Irrespective of which these elements determine the final amount payable in any given
Project Year, the payment schedule will be as follows:
8.2.1
The Minimum PPP Fee shall accrue and be payable by the Private Party to
SANParks within 7 (seven) Business Days following the end of each month, free of
deduction or set-off;
8.2.2
The Variable PPP Fee, shall be calculated by the Private Party for the Project Year
in question on the basis of the Private Party’s unaudited accounts within 30 (thirty)
Business Days of the end of the Project Year. If this figure is higher than the
Minimum PPP Fee, it shall be the total amount payable by the Private Party to
SANParks for the Project Year in question. The difference between the Variable
PPP Fee thus determined and the aggregate of amounts already paid under the
Minimum PPP Fee, will be payable 60 (sixty) Business Days after the end of the
Project Year in question.
8.2.3
No PPP Fees shall be payable prior to the Effective Date of the PPP Agreement.
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9.
EMPLOYEE ISSUES TO BE CONSIDERED
SANParks is committed to use its PPP projects to create new as well as maintaining existing
job opportunities. Therefore, all the staff in the employ of the existing Concessionaire will be
transferred to the employment of the winning bidder. The Winning Bidder undertakes to
recognize the all previous years of service. This transfer will have to maintain the existing
conditions of service. This is in line with the provisions of Section 197(1) of the Labour
Relations Act, 1995 (Act No 66 of 1995), (as amended). This transfer will take into
consideration issues of post- retirement medical aid contribution benefits. The financial and
administrative aspects of executing this benefit will be the obligation of the Winning Bidder.
The current operator will have to provide actuarially valued balances of all employees
retirement fund (it could be a provident fund or another fund) and this will be transferred in the
normal course to the Winning Bidder’s pension fund immediately after the commencement
date. This will also take into consideration surplus or accumulated benefits. The Winning
Bidder have the right to verify the actual value of each member’s share of the retirement fund
from which the funds are transferred. The bidder will need to provide a detailed audit of the
number of employees in the employ of the current operator.
10. MINIMUM PPP FEES
10.1
Feasibility studies were concluded for the Tsitsikamma Zipline Adventure PPP
Opportunity in the Tsitsikamma Forest of the Tsitsikamma Section of the GRNP, to
assess the viability of the projects from a Private Party perspective as well as to
determine the affordability and value for money to the institution.
10.2
Based on the feasibilities, the Minimum PPP Fees for the PPP Opportunity will be as
follows:
10.2.1
Tsitsikamma Zipline Adventure Minimum PPP Fee
TSITSIKAMMA ZIPLINE ADVENTURE MINIMUM PPP FEE
Adventure Opportunity
Per Annum
Year 1
63,546
Year 2
83,395
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TSITSIKAMMA ZIPLINE ADVENTURE MINIMUM PPP FEE
Adventure Opportunity
10.3
Per Annum
Year 3
104,244
Year 4
114,688
Years 5
135,517
Year 6
138 992
Year 7
145 942
Year 8
152 891
Year 9
156 366
Year 10
161 578
SANParks retains the right not to award any of the Bids in the unlikely event that only one
Bid for the opportunity is received and the PPP Fee Offer does not meet SANParks’
minimum requirements.
11. ACCESS
11.1
SANParks shall ensure that, for the duration of the PPP Agreement, the Private Party, its
guests, employees, agents and invitees have reasonable access to the Project Site,
subject to the provisions of the PPP Agreement, SANParks Rules and other regulations,
or legislation, which may be in place from time to time.
11.2
In addition the standards, quality and nature of the access routes and control points, in
place at the time of the agreement being entered into, will remain the same during the
PPP Term.
12. EXCLUSIVITY
The SANParks Zipline Adventure Activity PPP project will take place in urban settings, with
open public access and no exclusivity. The Area must continue to be accessible to the public,
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although the specific use will be determined by the PPP Agreement.
13. QUALIFYING CRITERIA
13.1
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS TO OPERATE THE ZIPLINE ADVENTURE
In order to participate in the bidding process, bidders are required to meet the following
qualification criteria;
13.1.1
13.1.1.1
Financial capacity
Given the fact that both projects are of a high value and may entail risk to both
the preferred bidder and SANParks, it is important that interested parties
demonstrate financial strength. In this regard the minimum asset value of the
interested parties for the SANParks Zipline Adventure Concession must be
R2,0000,000 (“Two Million Rands”).
13.1.1.2
As the preferred bidder must be a SPV, it must demonstrate financial strength
with reference to the asset value of its shareholders in proportion to their
shareholding. The interested party must also demonstrate, to SANParks’
satisfaction, that its shareholders are solvent. Audited financial statements,
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 an interested party in this regard.
13.1.2
Zipline and Tourism Industry experience
The projects are likely to require interested parties with substantial experience and
expertise in the Treetop Zipline and in other similar adventure activities. A minimum
five year experience in operating such an activity will be required. This coupled with
a minimum of two years’ experience in the tourism industry will be required.
Interested parties are therefore required to provide examples of similar or related
projects conducted by them.
The interested bidder must have either:
13.1.2.1
An extensive experience of five years in operating a zipline adventure activity
coupled with registration with the relevant accreditation bodies as well as the
relevant Licences.
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13.1.2.2
The Zip Line adventure activities are currently not regulated because there is no
umbrella body that performs this function. However, there is a movement
towards establishing such a body. Role players in the sector are in a process of
developing guidelines and other standards to ensure that this body is
established.
13.1.2.3
Accreditation by at least 2 of the recognised Tourism bodies.
13.1.2.4
The bidder must also demonstrate exceptional knowledge and expertise
pertaining to safety and emergency standards required to operate such kind of
adventure tourism operations.
13.1.2.5
A minimum of 2 years’ experience in the tourism industry. This criterion may be
met with reference to one of the Bidding Company’s parent shareholders or
partners, provided that the parent involved holds at least 20% of total company
equity or interest;
14. SUMMARY PROJECT TIMETABLE
SUMMARY PROJECT TIMETABLE
Event
Date
Public Advertisements
21st January 2016
Due Diligence Site Visits
4th February 2016
Question and answers (Response to all
questions)
Bid Submissions
Bid Evaluation
Announcement of Preferred and reserve bidder
Negotiations
Ratification by the SANParks Executive
Management
9th February 2016
29th February 2016
2nd & 3rd March 2016
7th March 2016
8th -9th March 2016
22nd -24th March 2016
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SUMMARY PROJECT TIMETABLE
Event
Signature of PPP Agreement
Date
29th March 2016
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