Overview : This Terms of Reference (TOR) relates to the SAWEP 2 Component 3: Support for the development of small-scale wind sector and the final report: Feasibility study to determine market potential and viability to establish a wind turbine refurbishment industry in South Africa. The study informed and confirmed the potential of establishing a Wind Turbine Refurbishment Industry in South Africa in view of the supply of wind turbines becoming available, mainly, through the REIPPPP. The success of the Wind Turbine Refurbishment Industry will be dependent on OEM support and the development of mainly an Africa (nearest) market for South Africa Refurbished wind turbines. The consultant is required, but not limited, to focus on the following areas of assessment by making use of relevant documentation and conducting a desktop study. This study is to be supported through consultation with stakeholders and the recommendations should be based on strategic analysis (e.g. swot-, gap-, macro-economic, policy analysis) of the findings. The workplan and methodology will be refined and agreed to at the inception meeting if required. 4.1 Identification of market segments/regions 4.2 Market sizing and mapping 4.3 Policy and regulatory analysis 4.4 One-day workshop with key stakeholders to: The service provider will, based on the recommendations of the one-day workshop, consolidate, describe and update the final report providing recommendations for incorporating the study into e.g. trade negotiations with identified target markets. (Detailed Terms of References can be found on the link of this Procurement Notice) |