TERMS OF REFERENCE FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF A SERVICE PROVIDER TO CONDUCT RESEARCH ON THE IMPACT OF DESIGNATING WORKING WATERBORNE VESSELS (INCLUDING SHIPS AND BOATS) FOR LOCAL MANUFACTURING
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
Trade and Industrial Policy Strategies (TIPS), on behalf of the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (the dtic), invites interested Service Providers to submit proposals to conduct research on the impact of designating working waterborne vessels (including ships and boats) for local manufacturing.
The purpose of the project is to appoint a Service Provider to conduct a comprehensive research and review the impact of the designation for local manufacturing of marine vessels, including all categories of ships and boats for commercial and recreational purposes, procured by public entities (national, provincial, and local departments, as well as State-Owned Companies) on the growth of the South African economy across various sectors.
The study aims at conducting a deep dive into the impact on the economy, of the designation policy for local procurement of waterborne vessels with a minimum threshold of 60% in all public expenditure related to working boats and ship. The rationale behind the study is to determine, using a scientifically proven methodology, the value addition in terms of jobs, exports, investment, capability, and any other developmental impact as a result of procurement under designation policy, of vessels from the local Marine Manufacturing industry. Furthermore, the study will identify and project the future impact of the industry's designation and identify components with potential for localisation, meaning components that can be produced locally and/or accredited to the marine standards.
Proposals should be sent to Trade and Industrial Policy Strategies (TIPS) for the attention of Ms. Daphney Mabuza (daphney@tips.org.za)
Closing Date: 19 September 2025 at 16h00.
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