Aerospace Subcontractor Website Redesign: Cost, Certifications and RFQ Forms (2026)

The verdict in three sentences

A basic redesign at 6,000 to 10,000 EUR modernises your image but will not get you onto an Airbus, Safran, Rolls-Royce or Bombardier supplier list. What triggers an RFQ is a bilingual site with a machine capability catalogue, downloadable EN 9100 certificates and an RFQ form that accepts STEP files, at 20,000 to 40,000 EUR in Bristol, Hamburg or Montreal. Compared with the 25,000 to 60,000 EUR of a trade show stand, it is the most profitable sales tool for a tier 2 or tier 3 supplier.

What a prime contractor buyer looks for

A panel buyer or manufacturing engineer sourcing a new supplier checks four things before calling: current certifications (EN/AS 9100, Nadcap for special processes), machine capabilities (5-axis centres, travel, machined materials), programme references and your ability to answer a quote request fast. Most subcontractor websites show only a parts gallery and a phone number.

The RFQ form is the core of the setup. It collects quantity, material, required lead time, inspection standard and 3D files, then sends a complete request to your estimator. Typical result: first quote turnaround drops from 5 days to 48 hours, a criterion buyers score in supplier evaluations.

Website or trade show: comparing acquisition costs

Many aerospace SMEs spend most of their marketing budget on trade shows. The website works all year round.

The site does not replace the show, it extends it: every contact met on a stand checks your website before launching an RFQ. A weak site loses part of the leads you paid dearly for.

Security, export control and drawing confidentiality

Drawings sent through an RFQ form are often covered by NDAs and sometimes by export control rules. Require in-country hosting, encryption of files at rest, automatic deletion after 90 days without follow-up and an access log. These requirements add 1,500 to 3,000 EUR to the budget but often decide whether the prime's security team accepts you.

Mini case study

Thomas, sales director of a 45-employee SME near Bristol, machines titanium structural parts. He invests 28,000 EUR in a bilingual site with RFQ and 250 EUR per month of maintenance, 31,000 EUR in year one. The site generates 3 qualified quote requests a month. At a 15 % conversion rate, he wins 5 new orders a year with an average value of 40,000 EUR, 200,000 EUR of revenue. At a 12 % net margin, that is 24,000 EUR: the investment pays back within about 16 months.

FAQ

How much does an aerospace subcontractor website redesign cost?

A basic redesign costs 6,000 to 10,000 EUR. A bilingual site with machine catalogue, certificates and RFQ ranges from 20,000 to 40,000 EUR depending on the number of processes and pages.

What timeline should we plan?

Allow 8 to 12 weeks for a full site. Technical translation and a detailed sheet for each machine often take 3 weeks on their own.

Why host the site in-country?

Primes increasingly ask where submitted technical data is stored. In-country hosting costs 30 to 80 EUR per month and simplifies security questionnaires.

Can the RFQ form handle large 3D files?

Yes, a well-built form accepts STEP, IGES or Parasolid files up to 200 MB with chunked upload. The estimator receives an alert and a secure link valid for 30 days.

Should we name customer programmes?

Only with the customer's written consent. Otherwise a generic mention such as « structural parts for single-aisle aircraft » is enough to show experience.

Let's scope your project. Send us your machine park, certifications and target markets, and we will price a bilingual RFQ-ready site between 20,000 and 40,000 EUR, delivered in 8 to 12 weeks. Detailed quote within 48 h. WhatsApp +221 77 596 93 33.