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BAE SYSTEMS AUSTRALIA LIMITED
BAE Systems Australia work across all domains of defence and security, using new ideas and know-how to ensure that their customers always have the capability they need. Their work helps keep Australia safe and contributes to creating a more prosperous and innovative nation.
BAE Systems Australia has an established local supply chain that reaches across the nation. With over 1,600 Small to Medium Enterprises (SMEs) on our Approved Supplier List (ASL), we recognise the enduring benefits of fostering and supporting the SMEs on our ASL, alongside the development of new entrants to the Defence sector. In 2020 we committed over AUD770M worth of work with Australian suppliers, representing over 76% of our total spend throughout the year. We will continue to provide opportunities for Australian business to become part of our programs.
BAE Systems encourage you to contact them if you believe your company can add value to their supply chain.For more information, check out our website HERE.
Opportunities
Global Access Program
In response to the Australian Government's Global Supply Chain initiative, BAE Systems Australia established the Global Access Program (GAP) in 2012. Through their team embedded across their international business units, GAP creates export opportunities for Australian companies within the supply chain of BAE Systems group and partner organisations.
In addition to identifying opportunities and providing introductions, BAE Systems' GAP team also offers companies mentoring and assistance through their supplier training programs.
To learn more about the Global Access Program, visit their website HERE.
To learn more about the Global Supply Chain Program visit the website HERE.
The Global Access Program is built upon supply and demand principles and focusses on providing export opportunities. BAE Systems' team engages with program managers and procurement professionals across their global business to identify sources of demand which an Australian company may be able to service. They also engage widely with Australian industry to ensure they have a detailed knowledge of local capability and export ambitions.
Specific opportunities will be related to the Global Access Program in the Work Package section of this page.
Indirect Procurement Opportunities
The indirect procurement function at BAE Systems Australia are responsible for acquiring products and services to support the business operations. The indirect supplies include IT equipment right through to contingent labour, etc. Indirect supplies are in their own way essential to the organisation, but they don't exert any direct input into the finished products and services you deliver to your customers. Rather, they play a supporting role to ensure that the process of turning direct supplies into finished goods goes smoothly.
Current opportunities are listed in the Work Packages section.
For opportunities related to HCFP
- Hunter Class Frigate Program (HCFP), please click HERE.
Click HERE to read the latest news from the program and wider BAE Systems Australia business.
Cyber Security Support
A new cyber security tool has been developed to help small businesses gain access to work in Australia's defence industry.
BAE Systems Australia, Saab Australia, industry partners and government have developed the Cyber Framework for the Defence Industry (CFDI) to measure and increase the cyber resilience of SMEs wanting to work on Defence programs.
The CFDI was developed to simplify and help address the growing cyber risk facing SMEs as many don't have the same level of cyber resources and protections as the larger defence contractors.
The CFDI provides a standardised approach to cyber maturity assessment and can also be used to guide users to next steps to increase their levels of cyber protection. The tool aims to support companies so they can self-manage their cyber security requirements and risks.
More information in the media release HERE.
SMEs can download a sample of the cyber assessment tool in the Cyber Security document section at the bottom of the project page.
BAE Systems encourages companies to utilise this tool to familiarise themselves with the process and the questionnaire.
It can help you understand your levels of cyber security maturity.
Follow on engagement with the tool will occur if you are invited to a supplier on-boarding/qualification activity.
You do not need to submit a completed tool to BAE Systems Australia unless invited to.
Building Supplier Capabilities
Estimating & Pricing Fundamentals
Expression of Interest
Estimating and Pricing Fundamentals 2023 is now complete. If you are interested in attending Estimating & Pricing Fundamentals in 2024 please register your interest and preferred location in the Estimating & Pricing 2024 work package.
Estimating & Pricing Masterclass
Expression of Interest
Estimating & Pricing Masterclass 2023 is now complete. If you are interested in attending an Estimating & Pricing Masterclass in 2024, please register your interest and preferred location in the Estimating & Pricing 2024 work package.
Industry Education Presentation
Expression of Interest
Our Industry Education Session is designed to provide SMEs with an improved knowledge in areas where standards can be difficult to achieve or maintain. Presented by the Global Access Program, these areas include:
Estimating and Pricing
Supplier Quality Assurance
Export Controls
Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC)
The course content will apply equally to existing supply chain partners and those seeking to offer products or services in the future. For further information see the scoping document attached to the work package.
Upcoming Events
The GAP team welcomes the opportunity to meet with existing and potential suppliers at the events they attend. You can request a meeting at one of these events by contacting the GAP team directly or through the event website.
Combined Naval Event
Details: HERE
- When: 21-23 May 2024
- Where: Farnborough, UK
- Cost: Variable
- Registration: HERE
Eurosatory 2024
Details: HERE
- When: 17-21 June 2024
- Where: Paris, France
- Cost: Variable
- Registration: TBC
Landforces 2024
Details: HERE
- When: 11-13 September 2024
- Where: Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, Melbourne
- Cost: Variable
- Registration: TBC
AUSA 2024
Details: TBC
- When: 14-15 October 2024 (Subject to change)
- Where: Washington D.C. USA
- Cost: Variable
- Registration: TBC
Euronaval
How to register an Expression of Interest
This is a general EOI submission and Work Packages currently available to submit an EOI for can be viewed by clicking the Work Packages tab above.
Shortlisted companies will be invited to tender Work Packages as needed.
To submit an initial EOI for the Work Scopes, companies must have an ICN Gateway company profile. Information on how to register your company on ICN Gateway is detailed below.
ICN Gateway Company Registration
Click here to create your company profile on ICN Gateway.
Support and assistance is available through the web link below
Your company summary and company description are used to assess your ability to complete projects when you lodge an EOI - please ensure that your company invests the time and energy required to represent your company in the most effective manner possible.
BAE Systems Australia is seeking to partner with community based group(s) to lift diversity and inclusion in STEM education on a national scale.
Note: You can fill out an Expression of Interest form exclusively on a computer or laptop device.
BAE Systems Australia has partnered with Australian Industry Group, Apprenticeships Victoria and other employers to develop a Systems Engineering Degree Apprenticeship program. We are now looking for a university partner in Melbourne to scope this project further.
Note: You can fill out an Expression of Interest form exclusively on a computer or laptop device.
Express interest for the Global Access Program.
Note: You can fill out an Expression of Interest form exclusively on a computer or laptop device.
Understand the cost drivers and how to influence the price to deliver a competitive and defendable proposal
needed for Defence Contracting. Learn how to challenge your cost base, supplier quotes, estimates and
price, and submit a compliant proposal that meets customer requirements, and survive a cost investigation.
Estimating & Pricing Fundamentals (E&P Fundamentals) is a two day course developed by Estimating &
Pricing (E&P) at BAE Systems Australia, and delivered in partnership with the Global Access Program (GAP).
The course is designed to increase supplier knowledge in the art of estimating and how to present a price to
a customer, and provides practical exercises to apply the knowledge you'll gain.
Note: You can fill out an Expression of Interest form exclusively on a computer or laptop device.
Estimating & Pricing Masterclass (E&P Masterclass) is a two day course developed by Estimating & Pricing (E&P) at BAE Systems Australia, and delivered in partnership with the Global Access Program (GAP). The E&P Masterclass builds on the knowledge gained from the E&P Fundamentals course.
Note: You can fill out an Expression of Interest form exclusively on a computer or laptop device.
BAE Systems Australia & AIDN Victoria will deliver an Industry Education session which is designed to provide
SMEs with an improved knowledge in areas where standards can be difficult to achieve or maintain.
Presented by the Global Access Program, these areas include Estimating and Pricing, Supplier Quality
Assurance, Export Controls and Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC). The course content will
apply equally to existing supply chain partners and those seeking to offer products or services in the future.
Note: You can fill out an Expression of Interest form exclusively on a computer or laptop device.
BAE Systems Australia are inviting Expressions of Interest (EOI) from prospective suppliers to engage in BAE's supply chain. The scope of this particular EOI covers all supply categories related to Maintenance, Repairs and Operations (MRO).
Note: You can fill out an Expression of Interest form exclusively on a computer or laptop device.
BAE Systems Australia are inviting Expressions of Interest (EOI) from prospective suppliers to engage in BAE's supply chain. The scope of this particular EOI covers all supply categories related to Business Services.
Note: You can fill out an Expression of Interest form exclusively on a computer or laptop device.
BAE Systems Australia are inviting Expressions of Interest (EOI) from prospective suppliers to engage in BAE's supply chain.
The scope of this particular EOI covers all supply categories related to Human Resources.
Note: You can fill out an Expression of Interest form exclusively on a computer or laptop device.
BAE Systems Australia are inviting Expressions of Interest (EOI) from prospective suppliers to engage in BAE's supply chain. The scope of this particular EOI covers all supply categories related to Information Management & Technology (IM&T).
Note: You can fill out an Expression of Interest form exclusively on a computer or laptop device.
BAE Systems Australia are inviting Expressions of Interest (EOI) from prospective suppliers to engage in BAE's supply chain. The scope of this particular EOI covers all supply categories related to Workplace Solutions.
Note: You can fill out an Expression of Interest form exclusively on a computer or laptop device.
