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Transnet RFP No TE17-KLP-09C-3945
ANNEXURE G: SUPPLIER DEVELOPMENT PLAN
Transnet requires that all Respondents submit a Supplier Development Plan demonstrating how they will discharge their commitments made in the Supplier Development Value Summary.
The Supplier Development Plan is a detailed narrative document explaining the Respondent’s SD proposal as summarised in the Supplier Development Value Summary.
Respondents must compile the SD plan, with an understanding of Supplier Development as detailed and described in the SD Guideline Document and further guided by the specific requirements mentioned below.
Important Notes for completion of SD Plan:
(i)Respondents are urged to pay careful attention to the compilation of the SD Plansince it,together with the SD Value Summary, represents a binding commitment on the part of the successful Respondent.
(ii)Respondents are required to address each of the categories under the detailed SD Description as a minimum for submission. This is however not an exhaustive list and Respondents are not limited to these choices when compiling each section.
(iii)Respondents must ensure that the SD Value Summary submission and the SD Plan submission are accurately cross-referenced with each other.
(iv)Respondents are requested to address each of the SD aspects in no more than two (2) pages per category, to avoid lengthy submissions.
(v)Respondents are required to provide an electronic copy [CD] of the completed SD Value Summary and SD Plan as part of their submissions.
Minimum SD plan requirements
The SD Plan should outline the type of activities you intend to embark upon should you be awarded the contract. This SD Plan should also provide an overview of what you intend to achieve, by when, and the mechanisms to be used to achieve those objectives.
a)For a detailed understanding of the IC³ Matrix, the respective SD initiatives and their objectives, please refer to the “Supplier Development Guidelines” appended hereto as Annexure J. This document must be used as a guideline to complete the SD Plan.
b)The following Supplier Development [SD] focus areas have been identified, namely:
Category / DescriptionIndustrialisation / Industrialisation refers to industrial development that will result in globally leading capabilities within South Africa
Local capability and Capacity Building in South Africa (existing industry) / Industrial capability building that focuses on value-added activities of the South African industry through manufacturing or service-related activities
Transfer of Technology and Intellectual Property Rights [IPR] / Transfer technology, IPR and methodology to small businesses
New Skills development / Skills transferred to HDI’s which will occur as a result of the award of contract
Job Creation/Preservation / Number of jobs created/preserved resulting from the award of contract
Enterprise and Supplier Development / Encouragement for growth and the expansion of emerging local firms, through preferential procurement and support mechanisms
Green economy / carbon footprint: The potential reduction of the economy’s carbon intensity [i.e. creation of a greener economy] should be regarded as a key priority within all the above SD Categories and for all proposed SD initiatives
SUPPLIER DEVELOPMENT PLAN
- Supplier Development Executive Summary (Summary based on your Supplier Development Value Summary)
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- Supplier Development plan per category ( please provide details per Supplier Development Category below):
2.1.Industrialisation
2.2.Local Capability and capacity building in South Africa
2.3.Transfer of Technology and Intellectual Property Rights [IPR]
2.4.Skills Development
2.5.Job Creation
2.6.Job preservation
2.7.Enterprise and Supplier Development
Conclusion
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NB: Bidders may submit a detailed Supplier Development Plan on their Company letter head
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Respondent’s Signature Date & Company Stamp