Originally Posted by Dragon79
I have a question on the way that defence procurement operates, and am hoping that someone with more knowledge maybe able to answer.
Going forward, within the ADF the number of suppliers for major assest seems to be getting smaller and smaller.
Boeing - F18, F18F, Wedgetail, F111 while its still around, BBj, Chook, C17
EADS - A330-MRTT, NH90, Tiger
Lockhead - C130, F35
My question is are each of the purchase for type treated as a one off purchase? Or are discounts sort out for multiple purchase from the one supplier.
I know from my job (telco Indusrty), that if I order in bulk and have a single source for the equipment I require, then I can receive great discounts.
Depends...
With US equipment, there would likely not be any discounts for different equipment from the same manufacturer, as you're dealing through the US Govt (FMS) and its various program offices.
With the Europeans, who knows? Anything's possible there I guess!
Cheers
Magoo