Defence & Aerospace

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Get scored and ranked defence and aerospace tenders delivered to your inbox. Federal, Victoria & NSW coverage. Built for defence suppliers and contractors.

Defence engineeringAerospace suppliersSustainment contractors
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Built for Australian defence and aerospace businesses

Whether you are an engineering firm or a specialist supplier, BidShortlist helps you find government procurement opportunities.

Defence Engineering

Engineering firms, systems integrators, and capability providers seeking defence procurement contracts.

Aerospace Suppliers

Aerospace manufacturers, component suppliers, and aviation service providers for defence and government contracts.

Sustainment & Support

Maintenance, logistics, and support contractors providing sustainment services for defence capabilities.

What defence and aerospace tenders will you find?

BidShortlist monitors Australian government procurement for defence, aerospace, and related technology opportunities.

Engineering and technical services
Aerospace and aviation equipment
Sustainment and maintenance
Logistics and support services
Communications and electronics
Training and simulation systems

Coverage

Federal tenders (available to providers in all states) plus Victoria and NSW state tenders.

Example tender agencies

Department of DefenceFederal
Defence IndustryFederal
NSW Department of DefenceNSW
Australian Defence ForceFederal
Defence SASA
Vic Defence IndustryVIC

Why checking portals manually wastes time

Government defence tenders are scattered across multiple systems. Finding the right ones takes hours.

The manual approach

Check AusTender for federal opportunities
Log into Victoria's Tenders VIC separately
Browse NSW eTendering portal
Filter through hundreds of irrelevant tenders
Manually copy details to a spreadsheet
Repeat every day to avoid missing deadlines

With BidShortlist

One daily email with your matched tenders
All sources combined: Federal + VIC + NSW
AI scores each tender 0-100 for relevance
Only 60+ scored tenders make your shortlist
Each tender includes match explanation
Review in your email or dashboard

Why defence and aerospace businesses use BidShortlist

Spend less time searching and more time preparing winning proposals.

Relevant tenders only

Set your keywords, states, and preferences. Our AI scores tenders 0-100 and only 60+ makes your shortlist.

Understand why it matched

Each tender shows you exactly why it was selected — which keywords matched, industry relevance, and scoring breakdown.

Never miss a deadline

Daily emails mean you see new tenders fast. No more discovering opportunities after they have closed.

Daily or weekly emails

Choose daily alerts for active tendering, or weekly Monday summaries for lighter monitoring.

Dashboard review

Review all your matched tenders in one place with full details, scores, and direct links to agency portals.

14-day free trial

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Start finding defence tenders today

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Common questions

What types of defence and aerospace tenders does BidShortlist include?

We include federal government defence tenders (available to providers Australia-wide) plus state tenders from Victoria and NSW. This covers engineering services, aerospace equipment, sustainment, logistics, communications, and related technology opportunities.

How is this different from checking AusTender myself?

AusTender only shows federal tenders and has basic keyword alerts. BidShortlist combines federal + VIC + NSW tenders, applies AI relevance scoring, and explains why each tender matches your specific business. You get a curated shortlist instead of wading through hundreds of irrelevant tenders.

Can I filter for specific defence capabilities or services?

Yes. During setup, you can add specific keywords like "engineering", "sustainment", "logistics", "aerospace", "communications", or "systems integration" to target the exact work you want. You can also add exclusion keywords to filter out irrelevant tender types.

I am based in Queensland. Will this work for me?

Yes. Federal tenders are open to providers from any state. However, BidShortlist currently only monitors state tenders from Victoria and NSW. We are actively working to add Queensland and other states.

What does the 60+ relevance score mean?

Our AI scores every tender 0-100 based on how well it matches your keywords, industry, and preferences. Only tenders scoring 60 or above make your shortlist. This ensures you only see opportunities genuinely relevant to your business.

How much does it cost?

We offer two plans: Weekly at $29/month (Monday email) or Daily at $39/month (every morning). Both include the same coverage and features. You can try either plan free for 14 days.