Space and Satellite Defence Tenders
Investment in aerospace capabilities continues to grow against the backdrop of heightened geopolitical tension and increasing commercial demand. However, beyond the traditional landscape of the aerospace industry, nations are heavily investing in the advancement of space and satellite technology, which have in recent years begun to play a vital role in modern defence strategies.
The United Kingdom Space Agency Business Applications and Space Solutions Programme (BASS) is one of several domestic programs that has set out to invest in more advanced spaceflight technologies, satellite communication, satellite navigation, geostationary satellites, microgravity services, and satellite automatic identification systems, among other things.
The European Institutional Space Ecosystem has helped put European nations at the forefront of space defence deployment, and having a combined 33 satelites already in orbit with an additional 30 scheduled for launch in the next 10 to 15 years. The European Union (EU) has become the largest and most affluent customer for space-related launches in Europe.
Government funding in the United States remains robust, with the government allocating roughly $33.7 billion (£25 billion) for space programs, including $4.2 billion (£3.1 billion) for developing more resilient and protected satellite communications.
Beyond the United Kingdom and the U.S., other countries including China, India, Japan and Russia are ramping up domestic aerospace and defence capabilities as geopolitical tension continues to remain a pressing issue among these nations, while spaceflight and satellite earth observation becomes increasingly commercialised.
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Aerospace Defence Opportunities
Both the commercial and defence side of the aerospace market is expected to continue growing over the coming years. Aerospace services in the aftermarket segment will grow as commercial passenger demand in the private sector rebounds from the pandemic. Similarly, services and products in aerospace defence are expected to grow on the back of heightened geopolitical instability.
These developments could provide service providers with tremendous opportunities, including those with expertise in:
Engineering
Construction
Ground Crew and Personnel
Drone Technology
Radar Equipment
Aftermarket Maintenance Services
Training
Defence procurement in space technology will take a more central role in the coming years as the government begins to uncover new opportunities in leading edge system spaceflight, earth observation and space surveillance.
Beyond this, the partnership between the aerospace sector and armed forces will provide more sufficient integration of operational capabilities, development of spacecraft, and enhance Western democracies security defence future.
Bidding For Space Defence Contracts
Procurement procedures and opportunities in global and domestic space initiatives can become a valuable resource for domestic space and regional defence agencies. More than this, contract spending could help bolster domestic economic partnerships between public and private enterprises, allowing suppliers to build more lasting relationships with other contractors and government agencies.
Contract requirements
Any agency, company or supplier seeking to submit a bid for space defence contracts will need to carefully analyse contract requirements to ensure they harness the necessary experience and expertise to fulfil contract responsibilities.
Contract obligations
Similarly, each service provider will undertake a series of obligations which will be stipulated in the contract. Contract obligations can vary, and depending on the specific service or product your business provides, you will need to ensure that you can fulfil these obligations at all times.
Financial objectives
Delivery of the most financially advantaged tender will take priority as buyers often seek to acquire services and products that can provide them with value for money. Keep this in mind when building a procurement strategy and bidding for military satellite contracts.
Business strategy
Consider whether a contract opportunity will align with your business objectives, and how you can appropriately develop and implement a business strategy that will allow your business to grow, while simultaneously building new partnerships.
Contract completion & turnaround
Every public contract will have a designated turnaround period. During your bidding, you will need to outline the process which you plan on following to complete contract requirements within the desired time frame.
How To Bid For Space Defence Tenders
Public procurement can be a complicated process to navigate. Understanding each step will help clarify any confusion and ensure that you can write a compelling bid that will help you stand out against competitors.
Contract & Eligibility Requirements
Before starting the bidding process, ensure that you have reviewed the eligibility criteria for the selected contract. Not only will this help clarify whether you have the experience to become a successful applicant, but it will further highlight contract duties and whether your business can appropriately fulfil these needs.
Project Scope
Another important step to consider is reviewing the project scope. Generally, this will outline the specific needs of a service buyer, and what they require from a bidder. The project scope will contain valuable information relating to the project timeline, eligibility requirements, and expertise.
Competitor assessment
By leveraging DCI market analysis tools you can conduct a thorough competitor assessment, this will allow you to pinpoint specific competitors, and seek to deliver more manageable solutions for specific contract requirements.
Risk assessment
Complete a thorough investigation of any potential pitfalls that you may encounter throughout the contract and what you will do to mitigate these risks. Additionally, you can develop a risk assessment plan, and explain what your approach to success will be.
Highlight experience & expertise.
Another approach that may help improve your chances of winning satellite tenders and space defence contracts is to clearly state your experience in a specific industry. Make sure that your experience aligns with the requirements of the contract. You can include information such as previous contracts completed, clients you’ve worked with and other relevant information.
DCI Simplifies The Tendering Process
DCI can help to provide you access to the most up-to-date contract database, allowing you to apply for more relevant tenders and ensuring a more simplified process.
Tender Alerts
The DCI Tender Alert tool can allow you to have immediate access to the most relevant tenders. This will help give you a competitive advantage and ensure that you can apply for contracts that directly align with your expertise.
Bid preparation
Our professional team can help with bid preparation, allowing for a more seamless bidding process. With the necessary bid preparation, you can be assured that you have compiled an award-winning bid that has ticked all the necessary boxes.
Navigating government regulations
Not only are there regulatory requirements that each supplier will need to fulfil within the procurement process, but the aerospace and defence industry has a mountain of various regulatory requirements that all suppliers will need to adhere to throughout contact duration. DCI has years of experience in this field and can assist you with navigating these complex processes more effectively.
Choose DCI For Defence Procurement In Space Technology
With growing opportunities in the aerospace and defence sector, your business can leverage the ability to foster long-lasting relationships with public and private enterprises, allowing you the opportunity to scale your business.
Using DCI will help you navigate the defence procurement process. More than this, DCI provides you with the opportunity to overcome certain unexpected bidding challenges, while equipping you with the tools needed to compile a winning bid.
Ready to start winning? Use the DCI free demo trial to test our capabilities and see how we can help you win more lucrative aerospace and defence contracts.
