BAE Systems Australia Supplier Portal

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.

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 and Land 125 Phase 4 :

• Hunter Class Frigate Program (HCFP), please click HERE.
• Land 125 Phase 4 Integrated Soldier System, 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 will be held in Brisbane from 16-17th of May 2023. For further course information see the scoping document attached to the work package

Estimating & Pricing Masterclass

Expression of Interest

Estimating & Pricing Masterclass will be held in either Adelaide or Melbourne, dependant on EOI numbers from 8-9th of August 2023. For further course information see the scoping document attached to the work package

CMMC Awareness Presentation 2023

Expression of Interest

In 2023 GAP will be introducing CMMC Awareness Presentations to our offering. These presentations are to inform industry of the CMMC framework, a new US cyber security requirement. This presentation is essential for all companies with US export ambitions. 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.

Avalon 2023

The 2023 Australian International Airshow and Aerospace & Defence Exposition (AVALON 2023), is a global business, defence and public event, attracting senior civil aviation, air transport, aerospace and defence industry, military and government decision-makers from around the world.

AVALON is a platform for industry at all levels to promote to customers, partners and suppliers, providing unrivalled access to the region's aviation, aerospace, defence and space community.

• When: 28 February - 5th March 2023
• Where: Avalon Airport, Geelong, Victoria
• Cost: TBC
• Registration: HERE

DSEI Japan 2023

Taking place 15-17 March 2023, the second edition of DSEI Japan will bring the global defence and security sector together with the entire Japanese and wider Asian defence community to innovate, partner and share knowledge under one roof across three days.

The event is brought to you by the same organisers of DSEI, with a proven track record of bringing the entire supply chain together on an unrivalled scale.

• When: 15th - 17th March 2023
• Where: Makuhari Messe, Ciba, Japan
• Cost: Variable
• Registration: HERE

Sea-Air-Space 2023

The Largest Maritime Expo in the U.S. Sea-Air-Space brings the U.S. defence industry and key military decision-makers together for three days of informative educational sessions, important policy discussions and a dynamic exhibit hall floor.

Owned and produced by the Navy League of the United States, Sea-Air-Space attracts maritime leaders from sea services around the globe.

• When: April 3rd - 5th 2023
• Where: Gaylord National Resort and Convention Centre National Harbour, Maryland, USA
• Cost: Variable
• Registration: TBC

DSEI London 2023

DSEI connects governments, national armed forces, industry thought leaders and the entire defence & security supply chain on a global scale. With a range of valuable opportunities for networking, a platform for business, access to relevant content & live-action demonstrations, the DSEI community can strengthen relationships, share knowledge and engage in the latest capabilities across the exhibition's Aerospace, Land, Naval, Security & Joint Zones.

• When: 12th - 15th September 2023
• Where: ExCeL, London, UK
• Cost: Variable
• Registration: HERE

AUSA 2023

Details TBC

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.

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