Expert Bid Support
That Wins Defence & Rail Contracts
Systematiq provides specialist bid support across Defence and Rail sectors—combining proven writing frameworks, industry expertise, and strategic insight to help you win the contract and deliver the project.
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OUR IMPACT
NUMBERS THAT
SPEAK FOR THEMSELVES
Winning high-value contracts demands more than technical capability—it requires strategic bid expertise that understands complex industry requirements.
$60B
TENDER WRITING EXPERIENCE
575+
PROJECTS DELIVERED
78%
BID WIN RATE
260+
SATISFIED CLIENTS
YOUR PROBLEM
THE HIDDEN COST
OF IN-HOUSE TENDER RESPONSES
Why do technically superior firms lose Defence and Rail tenders to less capable competitors? Because winning isn’t just about what you can deliver—it’s about proving it in a way evaluators can see, trust, and score.
RESOURCE DRAIN WITH NO GUARANTEE OF RETURN
Your engineering and delivery teams are pulled from billable projects to write proposals—often without the specialised bid writing skills required for compliance and persuasion. The result? Burnout, missed deadlines, and proposals that fail to reflect your true capability.
INDUSTRY-SPECIFIC COMPLEXITY THAT DERAILS BIDS
Navigating ASDEFCON frameworks for Defence or stringent Rail safety and compliance standards demands up to date procurement knowledge and adherence to both written and unwritten government expectations. One compliance misstep may disqualify your bid-wasting months of effort and potentially millions in opportunity cost.
TECHNICAL STRENGTH THAT FAILS TO DIFFERENTIATE
Your capability is world-class, but your proposal doesn’t communicate your unique value proposition, with them, or competitive edge against the evaluation criteria, or your competitors. Evaluators may not see what makes you different – so they choose your competitor, even when you may have the better solution.
OUR DIFFERENCE
WHY LEADING DEFENCE & RAIL CONTRACTORS CHOOSE SYSTEMATIQ?
When you partner with Systematiq, you gain a strategic advantage that in-house teams and generalist consultants simply can’t match—combining deep sector expertise, proven bid methodologies, and end-to-end support that covers every phase from strategy to submission.
PROVEN DEFENCE & RAIL SPECIALISATION
Our team has lived experience in Defence procurement, program delivery, and sustainment, plus deep Rail and Infrastructure knowledge. We understand how evaluators think, what they score, and what wins contracts—because we’ve been on both sides of the table.
END-TO-END BID SUPPORT
Your team stays focused on delivery while we handle the entire tender lifecycle. Unlike firms that only “write,” we provide strategic consultation, capture planning, competitor analysis, executive summary production, and full submission management—delivering outcomes, not just documents.
DIFFERENTIATION ENGINEERED INTO EVERY SUBMISSION:
We don’t just tick compliance boxes. Our proposals are designed to persuade and win—articulating your value proposition, win themes, and competitive edge in a way that positions you as the only choice, not just another option.
ASDEFCON & COMPLIANCE MASTERY
We’ve delivered over 50 compliant bids and proposals using industry best practice methodologies. Our bid support ensures every proposal meets the most recent compliance requirements and the unwritten value and expectations – eliminating risk to our clients.
Our TEAM
THE TEAM BEHIND YOUR WINNING SUBMISSIONS
Systematiq’s bid support team combines deep industry expertise with proven tender writing capability. Our consultants include former Defence procurement personnel, rail engineers, and Shipley-trained bid writers with decades of experience across Defence, Rail, and Infrastructure sectors. We don’t just write proposals—we understand how evaluators think, what they score, and what wins contracts from the inside.
Head of Delivery
Sarah Norton
Pre-Contracts Manager
Liana Tucker
Senior Bid Writer
Victor Zhang
BID SUPPORT SERVICES
EXPERT BID SUPPORT FOR DEFENCE AND RAIL TENDERS
Systematiq delivers end-to-end bid support that covers every aspect of the tender lifecycle—from strategic capture planning to final submission. Whether you’re responding to a complex ASDEFCON tender or a high-stakes Rail RFT, our specialist services are designed to maximise your competitive advantage and secure winning outcomes.
ASDEFCON EXPERTISE
We develop comprehensive asset management strategies that optimise maintenance regimes, extend asset lifecycles, and reduce whole-of-life costs. Our approach integrates predictive maintenance methodologies with strategic renewal planning to maximise network availability while managing capital expenditure effectively.
BID CONSULTATION & CAPTURE PLANNING
Yes. Our systems engineers have extensive experience with signaling technologies from conventional systems to ETCS and CBTC implementations. We provide specialized support for technology selection, migration planning, and systems integration to ensure safe, efficient network operations during and after upgrades.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY DEVELOPMENT
Our procurement specialists combine technical understanding with commercial acumen to develop acquisition strategies that deliver optimal value. From rolling stock fleet renewals to major infrastructure works, we help clients navigate complex procurement processes, ensuring technical requirements are clearly articulated and evaluation frameworks are robust.
BID & TENDER MANAGEMENT
Safety is paramount in heavy rail environments. Our consultants are well-versed in safety management systems, regulatory frameworks, and compliance requirements. We help clients develop robust safety cases, implement effective risk management strategies, and ensure all aspects of heavy rail operations meet or exceed regulatory standards.
SOLUTION ARCHITECTURE
Absolutely. We analyse operational constraints, develop targeted infrastructure interventions, and optimise timetabling to maximise throughput on existing networks. Our approach balances capital investment with operational improvements to deliver cost-effective capacity enhancements that meet growing demand.
PROCUREMENT CONSULTING
Absolutely. We analyse operational constraints, develop targeted infrastructure interventions, and optimise timetabling to maximise throughput on existing networks. Our approach balances capital investment with operational improvements to deliver cost-effective capacity enhancements that meet growing demand.
MARKETING STRATEGY & EXECUTION
Absolutely. We analyse operational constraints, develop targeted infrastructure interventions, and optimise timetabling to maximise throughput on existing networks. Our approach balances capital investment with operational improvements to deliver cost-effective capacity enhancements that meet growing demand.
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WHAT EXPERIENCE DOES SYSTEMATIQ HAVE WITH MAJOR ARMY ACQUISITION PROGRAMS?
We develop comprehensive asset management strategies that optimise maintenance regimes, extend asset lifecycles, and reduce whole-of-life costs. Our approach integrates predictive maintenance methodologies with strategic renewal planning to maximise network availability while managing capital expenditure effectively.
CAN SYSTEMATIQ ASSIST WITH DEVELOPING AUSTRALIAN INDUSTRY CAPABILITY (AIC) PLANS?
Yes. Our systems engineers have extensive experience with signaling technologies from conventional systems to ETCS and CBTC implementations. We provide specialized support for technology selection, migration planning, and systems integration to ensure safe, efficient network operations during and after upgrades.
HOW DOES SYSTEMATIQ STAY CURRENT WITH EVOLVING ARMY TECHNOLOGIES AND PROCUREMENT TRENDS?
Our procurement specialists combine technical understanding with commercial acumen to develop acquisition strategies that deliver optimal value. From rolling stock fleet renewals to major infrastructure works, we help clients navigate complex procurement processes, ensuring technical requirements are clearly articulated and evaluation frameworks are robust.
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