BAE Systems Hunter Class Frigate Program
Contact Details
| Samantha Van Bochove +61 8 8303 2046 CONTACT EMAIL |
| Jeff Camburn, ICN SA +61 8 8303 2054 CONTACT EMAIL |
| Ariane Lopes Supply Chain Manager Defence +61 435 962 688 CONTACT EMAIL |
Project Details
In June 2018 the Australian Government (“the Commonwealth”) announced that BAE Systems was selected as the preferred tenderer for the Hunter Class Frigate Program (HCFP) to deliver nine anti-submarine warfare frigates to the Royal Australian Navy.
The Commonwealth announced at the same time that ASC Shipbuilding would become a subsidiary of BAE Systems Australia Ltd, and that through BAE Systems, ASC Shipbuilding would be responsible for the delivery of the future frigates.
The first phase of the Head Contract is known as the Design and Productionisation (D&P) Phase. During the D&P Phase we will publish further details of the Hunter program’s Australian Industry Capability (AIC) strategy.
The AIC strategy will seek to:
- develop workforce capabilities in design and engineering, combat systems, program management, production and supply chain management
- maximise opportunities for Australian suppliers, including supplying systems, and equipment and initiatives to nurture and grow small-to-medium sized businesses
- transfer technology and intellectual property to Australia
- invest in infrastructure and early careers programs
- conduct Research and Development (R&D) and develop export prospects
- create opportunities for indigenous suppliers and indigenous employment.
Future opportunities
During the D&P Phase significant opportunities for Australian suppliers to participate in the HCFP will be created. The two key milestones during this phase are the commencement of prototyping in 2020 and cutting steel on the first ship in 2022.
In order to ensure industry involvement we will continue engaging with industry and market testing through a variety of activities.
We are also encouraging the OEMs on the Type 26 Reference Ship Design to continue their industry engagement, assessing local industry capabilities and conducting market testing. Our Global Access Program and supply chain organisation will continue to facilitate and support this.
This ICN portal will continue to be used as the vehicle for registering expressions of interest and posting all non-export controlled work packages available to Australian industry and supporting pre-qualification activities.
Upcoming engagement events
We will also use the ICN email notifications to notify registered organisations of planned events here that they may find appropriate.
Registering interest and pre-qualification
If you have previously registered on ICN, you do not need to re-register, providing your information is up to date. However, if not, you may wish to register your interest against the category outlined below so we can contact you when applicable work packages are released.
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COVID-19: Government assistance programs available
Funding and cash flow programs available to assist private, mid-market and family businesses affected by the economic impacts of COVID-19.
The current COVID-19 pandemic has caused serious impact on people, communities and businesses – here and around the world. Federal and state government responses to the economic and social impact of the pandemic include immediate relief payments and concessions for individuals and businesses.
Key points for businesses:
- Federal and state governments have released a number of funding and cash flow programs to assist private, mid-market and family businesses.
- Common criteria for applying for one of these programs includes that the applicant usually be a small to medium enterprise (SME) employing less than a threshold number of employees; and have aggregated turnover under, for example, $50 million.
- Some of these programs have a strict application deadline.
- This link contains a detailed list of cash flow and funding programs that have been made available at time of writing.
The Department for Trade and Investment also has a COVID-19 page outlining key messages and links for businesses, visit https://dti.sa.gov.au/coronavirus-covid-19
To learn more about the economic stimulus package, supporting staff and managing your workforce, visit www.business.sa.gov.au
HUNTER CLASS FRIGATE PROGRAM INDUSTRY UPDATE
COVID-19 has created an unprecedented situation, which continues to evolve each day.
We are all facing challenges as we adapt to the ever-changing circumstances.
Despite this we are committed to keeping you informed throughout 2020 of developments within the Hunter Class Frigate Program.
Although we won’t be able to hold face-to-face industry briefings, we will use alternative means to engage with you and ensure you are kept up to date on how to be involved.
We will continue to communicate with you via the ICN portal, so watch this space.
We thank you for your patience during this difficult time.
Please keep safe and well.
Ross Hillman
Director, Supply Chain
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