Project & Tender Manager

With a robust background in executing tenders both in the Netherlands and internationally, I am a seasoned Project and Tender Manager. With over 8 years of experience in Tender and Bid management within the Defence and Maritime sectors globally, I bring a wealth of knowledge and a strategic approach to every project under the umbrella of the boutique consultancy firm Unified International.

My responsibilities are overseeing the entire lifecycle of tenders, ensuring seamless coordination and meticulous attention to detail. My role encompasses setting up a structure, reviewing, evaluating, and commenting on tender documents, as well as assisting in the final production of tender documentation. My ability to manage complex processes and deliver winning bids is demonstrated through the successful track record.

Reference Projects

2023 – 2024: Project and Tender Support for NL MoD Residential Home Security (Winning Bid)
2022 – 2023: Project and Tender Support for NL MoD Seat Suspension Unit FRISC (Winning Bid)
2021 – 2022: Project and Tender Support for NL MoD CAS/ISR (Winning Bid)
2019 – 2020: Project and Tender Support for NL Coast Guard Aircraft (Winning Bid)
2018 – 2020: Tender Manager for Military Diesel Quad (Winning Bid)
2015 – 2018: Tender Coordinator for Dutch AASLT Project

The extensive experience and proven success in managing tenders and projects make me an invaluable asset. My dedication to excellence and strategic insight ensure that every project I undertake is executed to the highest standards. Whether coordinating large-scale international initiatives or managing critical defence sector tenders, I consistently deliver results that exceed expectations.

2023 – 2024: Project and Tender Support for NL MoD Residential Home Security

The project involved providing residential security services for the Ministry of Defence in Curaçao and Aruba.

Residential security encompasses:

Monitoring and securing homes in Curaçao and Aruba.
Supplying, installing, and maintaining surveillance and security equipment.
Alarm response: responding to (electronic) alarm notifications, verifying the alert, and taking necessary actions within legal boundaries to stop any intrusion.
The security measures cover all residences in Curaçao and Aruba for Ministry of Defence personnel who require residential security.

In this project, I was responsible for setting up a structure, reviewing, evaluating, and commenting on tender documents, as well as assisting in the final production of tender documentation.

2022 – 2023: Project and Tender Support for NL MoD Seat Suspension Unit FRISC

This tender involved the delivery of 320 Seat Suspension Units (SSU) with an option for 100 additional units for the Fast Raiding, Interception & Special Forces Craft (FRISC). The Maintenance Group Small Above Water (IG KBW) is one of the six organizational units of the Maritime Maintenance Department (AMI), a division of the Directorate of Materiel Maintenance (DMI). IG KBW is responsible for the material readiness of various assets, including the FRISC vessels. Due to occupational health complaints from crew members, the SSUs on all FRISC units needed replacement.

The winning company, Reiger Suspension, is renowned for its high-performance suspension systems. With decades of experience, Reiger specializes in custom suspension solutions for a wide range of applications, including motorsports and military vehicles. Their expertise ensures that the new SSUs will significantly improve the comfort and safety of the FRISC crews.

In this project, my responsibilities included setting up a structure, reviewing, evaluating, and commenting on tender documents, as well as assisting in the final production of tender documentation.

2021 – 2022: Project and Tender Support for NL MoD CAS/ISR

On 12 July, the Netherlands Ministry of Defence announced it has awarded its latest multi-year aerial services contract to the domestic defence company AEC Skyline. The contract’s five-year framework includes the delivery of airborne Joint Terminal Attack Controller Close Air Support (JTAC CAS) and threat simulation, jamming and ISR services, as well as advice, assistance, and support for concept development and experimentation activities by the Dutch military.

The agreement was signed by the Netherlands Defence Materiel Organisation’s procurement director Roselinde Wijman, with CEO Stef Have acting on behalf of AEC Skyline.

My role in this project encompassed being the project lead, setting up a structure, reviewing, evaluating, and commenting on tender documents, as well as assisting in the final production of tender documentation.

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2019 – 2020: Project and Tender Support for NL Coast Guard Aircraft

Airborne surveillance plays a pivotal role in providing a recognized maritime picture at sea. The Netherlands Coastguard awarded the contract for this critical capability to an international consortium, which is now fully operational.

Unified International played a key role in the project’s success by aligning the consortium’s capabilities with the Coastguard’s operational needs. By fostering collaboration between the public and private sectors, Unified ensured the Coastguard received the best possible service. This seamless integration has significantly enhanced the Coastguard’s ability to maintain maritime security and operational efficiency.

My role in this project encompassed setting up a structure, reviewing, evaluating, and commenting on tender documents, as well as assisting in the final production of tender documentation.

2018 – 2020: Tender Manager for Military Diesel Quad

As part of the “Quad Vehicle” subproject, the Suzuki King Quad 750 AXI 4×4 is being replaced. These quads, which have been in use by the military since 2010, were initially purchased for special forces operations in Afghanistan during ISAF missions, for long-range reconnaissance, and for navigating difficult terrain. Over time, conventional units also adopted these quads for various tasks, including deployments to Mali as part of MINUSMA.

On August 6, 2020, the Ministry of Defense signed a contract with the Dutch firm Defenture to replace these vehicles. My role in this project encompassed being the project lead on behalf of Defenture, setting up a structure, reviewing, evaluating, and commenting on tender documents, as well as assisting in the final production of tender documentation.

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2015 – 2018: Tender Coordinator for Dutch AASLT Project

As part of the Defense-Wide Replacement Operational Wheeled Vehicles (DVOW) initiative, the Dutch Ministry of Defense launched the “12kN Air Assault Vehicle” project to replace the Air Mobile Special Vehicle (LSV) and the Mercedes-Benz 290GD off-road vehicles currently in use by the 11 Air Mobile Brigade. The winning contractor will supply 515 vehicles in three main variants: a combat variant, a logistics variant, and a casualty transport variant. Each main variant will have several sub-variants.

My role in this project on behalf of Defenture encompassed setting up a structure, reviewing, evaluating, and commenting on tender documents, as well as assisting in the final production of tender documentation.

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