For our UK business suppliers, we aim to maintain an overview of some of our current areas of interest. The list below provides a summary of some of these areas. If you believe that you have a capability to supply in any of these areas, please complete the supplier enquiry form available from the link below.
SME Collaboration and Engagement
We promote collaboration with SMEs through ‘Meet the Buyer’ events, technology conferences, supplier forums and supplier portals. We encourage knowledge sharing and opportunities for SMEs to showcase innovation, facilitating increased exposure and potential growth of business. BAE Systems endeavours to support both national and local SME engagement events. A list of the most common events we support are available here:
Common events we support:
Our areas of interest
If you believe that you have a capability to supply in any of these areas, please complete the supplier enquiry form available from the link below, and quote the appropriate four digit reference numbers. The success of any subsequent triage relies on a number of factors, each of which may be influenced by timing, quality and relevance. When planning your submission, you may wish to consider the following:
- Determine how and where your product / service offering may fit in the wider Defence Supply Chain.
- Understand the requirements that may be relevant to the appropriate Supply Chain fit, and whether you may be appropriately “fit for business”.
- Conduct research on the relevant BAE Systems areas of business, in order to best target your enquiry.
- Only then consider submitting a well-considered, concise and appropriately targeted enquiry.
All submissions are assessed at our discretion, and may be influenced by the timing, quality and relevance of the content provided. Whilst we will look to triage your information, we cannot guarantee that this enquiry will result in a subsequent follow-up or any form of commitment or priority. Please also note that submitting an enquiry in no way represents any form of supplier approval or registration, nor does it log you on any portal or approved supplier listing.
Autonomy
Autonomous systems to enable naval, land and air forces to safely carry out roles including surveillance, attack and electronic warfare.
DevOps
Software development companies with a particular interest in DevOps (DevSecOps) using Agile methodology in Java and Rust software languages.
Decision Aid
SME’s with decision aid products or interest in applications for Naval defence operating domain.
Product Visualisation
SME’s with expertise / products in visualisation of information in a defence environment e.g. augmented reality.
Digital
Electronics / Direct Services and Technology.
Weapons Systems
Casting for large aluminium, titanium and steel structures.
Weapons Systems
High energy batteries (2kWhr +).
Weapons Systems
Sensing / telemetrics for platform status.
Digital
Tactical Military Communications in the Land environment.
Site and Facilities
Construction / Civil / Fitout / Mechanical & Electrical / Quantity Surveyors / Architects.
Marine - Various
- Control and Instrumentation Systems
- Communication Systems & Equipment
- Networking Infrastructure
- Display Devices
- Marine Platform Management Systems
- Software Development
- Marine Radar and Navigation Equipment
- Electrical Equipment Racks
- Electrical Equipment Housing
- Marine Consoles
- Detectors and Sensors
- Fire Detection and Protection Systems
Machining and Fabrication
Machining and Fabrication services.
Manufacturing
Manufacturing.
Plant and Equipment
- Machinery moves/relocations (including uninstalling and reinstalling the machines)
- Asbestos Cleans/surveys
- Crane Cleaning/surveys
- Ground/ Structural Condition surveys
- Various types of Machinery, In Situ machines, Boring machines, coiling machines
- Welding machines, booths and equipment
- Local Exhaust Ventilation systems
- HVAC/ Air conditioning
Major Project Construction
Construction / Civil / Fit out / Mechanical and electrical / Quantity surveyors / Architects.
Major Equipment
Electrical and mechanical distributers / Manufacturing companies.
Commodities
Commodities items including Mechanical, Electrical, Built to print parts.
Plant Maintenance Logistics
Machinery cranes etc, Domestic items i.e electrical, plumbing, Mechanical items.
Digital
Providers of IT Services / Cloud capacity that are experienced in managing the complexity of different Security Classifications of data, and ensuring compliance. Particularly of interest within the deployment of International Data services.
Production Support
Specialist cutting tools - interested in any innovations in the market.
Production Support
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and Work Wear.
Logistics
Material Handling - Provision of material handling equipment including forklift trucks, lifting equipment and mobile elevated work platforms (MEWPS).
Waste
General Waste Providers: Who is used and why, are they Global, what is the Waste strategy, processes, what Sustainability initiatives have been put in place and is there a future plan.
EV Chargers
Interested in the process for charging and recharging back to end user, booking system and if willing, to share the Strategy.
Power & Propulsion - Energy Efficiency
Ship energy efficiency measures
General Collaboration Conversations
We are interested in conversations with suppliers around the following product or service categories: Raw Materials / Electronics / Machining & Fabrication / Additive Manufacturing / Composites / Fasteners.
Digital
Rugged Uninterruptible Power Supplies (off the shelf preferred).
Digital
Bespoke Rugged Cases design and manufacture.
Digital
Test House Capabilities: environmental and EMC test houses for products.
Modularity for Future Naval Platforms
Enabling “Mission Modularity” as per the Royal Navy’s ‘Maritime Modularity Concept’
Platform Complementing Evaluation Process and Analysis
Use of digital toolsets to perform crew analysis on marine vessels
Advanced Materials and Coatings
Use of advanced insulation products for thermal and fire insulation (inc. Coatings), coatings resistant to erosion and cavitation damage and composites to replace steel in ship construction.
Waste Heat Recovery
Turning Waste Heat from Diesel Generators into useful energy
Optimised Power Systems
Effective use of Energy Storage to support future ship systems
Displays and Controls
We are interested in capability within the following areas that could support the Aerospace sector;
- Head Down Displays - including Head Down Displays (HDDs) & Large Area Displays (LADs)
- Affective Computing
- Psycho-physiological monitoring devices
- Haptics
- Gesture control devices
- Modular inceptors / Hands On Throttle And Stick (HOTAS)
- Data Entry / Cockpit Controls / Glare shield technology
- Head Out Displays - Heads Up Display (HUD) / Helmet technology
- Warnings Panel
- High / Mixed Integrity Displays
Navigation
We are interested in capability within the following areas that could support the Aerospace sector;
- Inertial Navigation
- Terrain Navigation
- Geomagnetic Navigation
- Celestial Navigation
- Visual/Optical Based Navigation
- Multi-Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS ) with anti-jam, anti-spoofing
- Navigation using signals of opportunity (SigOp)
- Landing Support
- Relative Navigation
- Altimeter / Height Sensing
- Alternative Navigation
- Navigation data Merging
- Timing
Common Computing
We are interested in capability within the following areas that could support the Aerospace sector;
- General processing secure computing modules
- Graphics processing
- Signal processing
- Neuromorphic computing
- Physically uncloneable functions and cryptographic signing
- Secure network interface units
- Data Distribution
- Data Storage
- Racks and enclosures
- Operating System Software
- Digital Video Mixing
- Digital Video Compression
- Graphic Integrity Monitoring
- Digital Video Image Processing and Analysis
- High Integrity Computing
- Multi-Core Processor (MCP) Exploitation and certification basis
- Data, Video and Voice recording and storage
- Cyber attack detection/response
- Video Distribution
- Data Concentrators
Communications Systems
We are interested in capability within the following areas that could support the Aerospace sector;
- Satellite Communications (SATCOM)
- Inter/Intra-flight datalinks
- Reconfigurable communications incl. Software defined radios
- Wideband multi-function apertures
- Transmission Lines
- Intelligent communications systems
- Datalinks
- Key Management
- Software Modelling
- On-board Audio Management and Aural cueing
Landing Gear
We are interested in capability within the following areas that could support the Aerospace sector;
- Gear/ Door Actuation - Electro-mechanical
- Gear/ Door Actuation - Electro-hydrostatic
- Gear/ Door Actuation - Hydraulic
- Steering - Electro-mechanical
- Steering - Electro-hydrostatic
- Steering - Hydraulic (novel)
- Brakes - Electro-mechanical
- Brakes - Electro-hydrostatic
- Brakes - Hydraulic (novel)
- Legs/Struts
- Health & Prognostics/ Diagnostics
Flight Control Systems
We are interested in capability within the following areas that could support the Aerospace sector;
- Electric Actuation (high performance)
- Hydraulic Actuation
- Electro Hydrostatic Actuation
- Flight Control Computing
- Flight Control Software (supersonic fixed wing aircraft)
- Air Data Sensors
- Pilot Flight Control Inceptors
- Inertial Motion Sensing
Electrical Power
We are interested in capability within the following areas that could support the Aerospace sector;
- Electrical Generators
- Generator Control Unit (GCU)
- Energy Storage (Batteries, Super Capacitors)
- Electrical Conditioning
- Converters (DC DC, DC AC, AC DC)
- Electrical distribution solutions
- Contactors
- Novel power distribution (Zenneck or other surface wave or similar)
- Predictive and management solutions for electrical power
- Solid state circuit breakers
- Insulation Monitoring Devices (IMD)
Thermal Management
We are interested in capability within the following areas that could support the Aerospace sector;
- Temperature measurement devices (aerospace temperature sensors)
- Heat exchangers and transport solutions (all types)
- Thermal to electrical generation (e.g. thermoelectric recuperation)
- Predictive and management solutions for thermal
Prognostic Health Management
We are interested in capability within the following areas that could support the Aerospace sector;
- Novel health sensing or data collection
- Health data collection and management including data analytics and visualisation tools
- Tools to support maintenance planning and scheduling
- Digital twin tools to support prognostics and maintenance planning
- Expertise in Artificial Intelligence / Machine Learning – focusing on data analytics
- Expertise in System capability assessment
- Expertise in Safety Engineering (relevant to Health Management)
Mission Management
We are interested in capability within the following areas that could support the Aerospace sector;
- Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence in Aerospace Engineering
- Mission Solution Optimisation
- Auto-Routing / Flightpath Optimisation
- Sensor Use Optimisation
- Communications Optimisation
- Artificial Intelligence Hardware
Armaments
We are interested in capability within the following areas that could support the Aerospace sector;
- Ejector Release Units
- Store Station Interface Units
- Store Control and Release
- Solution Optimisation
Mission System - Software
We are interested in capability within the following areas that could support the Aerospace sector;
- Airspace Integration
- Health Management
- Human Machine Interface
- Integrated Comms System
- Integrated Sensing and Non-Kinetic Effects
- Flightpath Management
- Mission Management
- Weapons Effects Management
- Weapons Releasing
- Navigation
- System Management
- Synthetic Environment
Vehicle / Flight Systems Software
We are interested in capability within the following areas that could support the Aerospace sector;
- Flight Controls
- Utilities
- Power and Propulsion
Airspace Integration
We are interested in capability within the following areas that could support the Aerospace sector;
- Very High Frequency (VHF) Radios (Civil Compliance)
- Software defined Radios (Military)
- Identification Friend or Foe (IFF) Transponders
- Airborne Collision Avoidance Systems (ACAS)
- Ground/Terrain proximity warning and avoidance systems
Ice Protection & Detection System
We are interested in capability within the following areas that could support the Aerospace sector;
- Software and Controls
- Sensing Capability
- Hardware
Fuel
We are interested in capability within the following areas that could support the Aerospace sector;
- Novel Liquid-Liquid Heat Exchanger
- On-board Inert Gas Generating System (OBIGGS)
- Fuel Distribution and Engine Fuel Feed
- Fuel Gauging
Crew Escape System
We are interested in capability within the following areas that could support the Aerospace sector;
- Ejection Seats (enhancing comfort and aircrew performance)
- Canopy Jettison systems
- Canopy cutting systems
- Canopy Transparency - Mil-P-25690 Stretched Acrylic
- Canopy Transparency - MIL-P-83310 / AMS-P-83310 Polycarbonate
Hydraulic Power System
We are interested in capability within the following areas that could support the Aerospace sector;
- Hydraulic Power Generation
- Fluid Conditioning
- Fluid Storage
- Control & Monitoring
- Stored Hydraulic Power
- Fluid Distribution & Isolation
- System Integration
- Emergency Hydraulic Power Pack
- Prognostic Technologies
- Air Detection and Auto Bleed technology
Aircrew Equipment Assemblies and Survival Aids
We are interested in capability within the following areas that could support the Aerospace sector;
- Helmet Mounted Display
- Anti-G Protection garments
- Nuclear, Biological, Chemical and Radiological protection
- Other aircrew garments (Flight Jackets, immersion suits, coveralls, Thermal suits, etc)
- Urination capabilities
- Life Rafts (single person)
- Personal Locator Beacons
- General Survival Aids for post ejection survival, evasion and location/rescue
Life Support
We are interested in capability within the following areas that could support the Aerospace sector;
- Oxygen masks
- Oxygen generation/supply
- Breathing gas regulation
- Anti-G Protection
- Physiological & system monitoring
- Molecular Sieves
- Nuclear, Biological, Chemical and Radiological protection
- Product gas filtration
Payload Bay/Utility Actuation
We are interested in capability within the following areas that could support the Aerospace sector;
- Electro Mechanical Actuation
- Electro Hydrostatic Actuation
- Hydraulic Actuation
- Uplocks
- Rotary geared Actuators
Auxiliary Power System
We are interested in capability within the following areas that could support the Aerospace sector;
- Aircraft Mounted Accessory Drive (Gearbox)
- Power Take Off Shaft
- Auxiliary Power Units
Vehicle Management System
We are interested in capability within the following areas that could support the Aerospace sector;
- Vehicle Management Computer
- Processing Computer
- Remote Interface Unit
- Data concentrator
- Remote electronics unit
- Actuator control computer
Fire Detection / Protection System
We are interested in capability within the following areas that could support the Aerospace sector;
- Detection System
- Protection System
External/ Internal Lighting
We are interested in capability within the following areas that could support the Aerospace sector;
- Internal Lighting Control Unit
- Cockpit Ambient Lighting Sensors
- Cockpit Flood Lights
- Backlit Panel Lighting
- Cockpit Utility Light
- Payload Bay Lights
- Other Internal Lighting
- External Lighting Control Unit
- Landing Lights
- Taxi Lights
- NAV Lights
- Anti-Collision Lights
- Formation Lights
- Aerial Refuelling Lights
- Other External Lighting
Propulsion Integration
We are interested in capability within the following areas that could support the Aerospace sector;
- Air Induction System
- Mounting and Removal
- Bay Venting
- Exhaust Integration
- Power Plant Control (Throttle Lever)
- Pressure & Temperature Sensor
Weapons Effects Management
A suite of software algorithms to better predict the effectiveness of effectors in a set of changing circumstances and high threat environment
Flightpath Management
Development and management of an appropriate vehicle flight plan to get from point A to point B within controlled airspace and high threat environments
Synthetic Environment
We are interested in capability within the following areas that could support the Aerospace sector;
- Scenario Management
- Real/Live Management
Sensing and Non-Kinetic Effects
We are interested in capability within the following areas that could support the Aerospace sector;
- Sensing Management
- Radio Frequency (RF) Tactical Sensing
- Electro-Optical/Infrared (EO/IR) Tactical Sensing
- Sensor Data Fusion
- Countermeasures Management
- RF Non Kinematic Effecting
- Electro-Optical/Infrared (EO/IR) Non Kinematic Effecting
- Object Identification Proposal
- Spectrum Usage
- Optical Window
Releasing
We are interested in capability within the following areas that could support the Aerospace sector;
- Hazardous Radio Frequency / Electro-Optical/Infrared (RF / EO / IR) Interlocks
- Inventory Management
Communications
Telescopic masts – particularly automated.
Communications
18m Lattice masts.
Power
Sustainable power generation e.g. tactical solar panels, fuel cells.
Professional Services
Artificial Intelligence Consulting Specialists, Artificial Intelligence Assurance Services.
Professional Services
Suppliers with credibility and pedigree working in the National Security space in DevSecOps, Cloud, and Software Development specialisms.
Professional Services
AWS Partner consultancies.
Professional Services
Cloud migration specialists.
Future Ballistic and Blast Protection
Alternative, affordable and lightweight large-scale armouring solutions to protect those aboard Naval Ships
Alternative to Mexeflote
Modernising Littoral Logistics
Optimised HVAC
Bringing Variable Air Volume principles into Naval Ship design of HVAC systems
Firefighting and Damage Control
Earliest possible fire detection on-board Naval vessels.
Firefighting and Damage Control
‘Rate of Rise’ flood measurement within bilges
Reliable Tank Measurement System
Reliable means by which to measure the contents of structural tanks, with complex geometries, on board a Naval Vessel
Additive Manufacturing
Use of additive manufacturing to produce “just in time” tools, jigs and fixtures. Use of additive manufacture to produce long lead items made from metals. Use of high temperature, flame retardant materials to provide lightweighting opportunities on the ship.
Robotics and Cobotics
Use of robots and cobots in the production of ships and the reduction in risk associated with ship production.
Estates and Services
- Asbestos Cleans/surveys
- Ground/ Structural Condition surveys
- Electrical and mechanical Works
- Facility refurbishment - installation of new internal walls/partitions, floor, doors and ceilings
Marine – electrical equipment
- Electrical Equipment Racks
- Electrical Equipment Housing
- Power supply and distribution
- Lighting
- Cable assemblies
Marine – electrical equipment
- Power supply and distribution
- Lighting
- AC starters
Marine – mechanical equipment
- Valves
- Pumps
- Motors
- Hydraulics and actuation
Mechanical commodity items
Fasteners, bearings, fixings, build to print parts
Machining (Subtractive, Additive or Treatments)
Machining, CNC machining, 3D printing, machined parts, , milling, grinding, subtractive machining additive machining, heat treatments, treatments, coatings
Testing
NDT and test facilities
Special processes
Coatings, treatments and special processes
Electrical components, cables, electrical commodity
- Commodities items
- Electrical
Plant Maintenance
Machinery maintenance, repair or spares for industrial shipyard plant:
Cranes & lifting equipment, cutting machines, rolling machines, doors, CNC machines, presses, storage equipment, machinery management software, gas & fuel storage, LEV & HVAC, calibration, Lifts, office & personnel support systems.
Now complete the forms
Complete our expression of interest SME Enquiry form below and quote the appropriate four digit reference numbers that represent your capabilities. You can also let us know of any good ideas or examples of best practice you may be using by filling in our Share a good idea or practice form below.
SME Enquiry form
If you believe that you are able to supply to one or more of the areas of interest listed above, get in touch to express your interest by submitting the form below
Share a great idea or practice
Do you have a great example of Sustainability practice either within your business or supply chain? Or do you have a great idea that your are working on putting into practice?
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