Blue Mountains Botanic Garden Accommodation
Tender Overview
About this tender
Overview Botanic Gardens of Sydney is seeking Expressions of Interest from experienced accommodation operators to design, fund, deliver and operate nature-based accommodation at Blue Mountains Botanic Garden Mount Tomah. Purpose The EOI aims to identify capable operators, test market interest, and inform a future second-stage process, while supporting increased visitor engagement, overnight stays, tourism outcomes and sustainable commercial returns. Scope The opportunity includes three potential accommodation areas: the Jungle Lodge Area, the Conservation Area and the Sunrise Area. Respondents may submit proposals for one, two or all three locations. The scope includes: Proposing innovative accommodation concepts, including eco-cabins, glamping, tiny homes, treehouse-style accommodation or other nature-based accommodation models Design of the accommodation offering Obtaining approvals Delivery of infrastructure Provision of guest services Operations and ongoing management Maintenance of the accommodation offering Marketing of the accommodation offering Reservations management Instructions to Tenderers This Expression of Interest is the first stage of a proposed two-stage process and is intended to identify capable operators and inform any subsequent procurement or negotiation process. Enquiries Contact: Liz Pensini Email: liz.pensini@botanicgardens.nsw.gov.au Phone: 0408579682
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