Phase One Preliminary Assessment Report South West Advanced Manufacturing and Technology Hub

The South West Development Commission (SWDC), through The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD), is seeking a contractor to deliver a preliminary assessment report for establishing an Advanced Manufacturing and Technology Hub (AMTECH) located inthe Bunbury-Geographe region.

The SWDC is looking to leverage Western Australia’s comparative advantagesin mining and critical mineral resources toattract new investment in advanced manufacturing including for the Mining Equipment, Technology and Services(METS)Sector.

The proposal for the study emerged from discussions with the Minister for Regional Development, local industry, employee and employer associations and local stakeholder engagement. Initial consultations have already been undertaken, including roundtable discussions with industry, government, unions and education stakeholders. An Industry Leaders Group has been formed, comprising representatives from the South West Manufacturing Sector, Education, Research and Training Sector, Local and State Government. Outcomes and reports from roundtable meetings will be provided to the Contractor as context and background for the study, along with other relevant material.

NOTE: There is a Briefing (non-mandatory) for this Request. Please refer to the Request document (DPIRD2021114) for further details.