Structuring supply chains for bankable projects.
Blackbird helps prepare large infrastructure and industrial projects for government-backed export financing.
We align project structure, procurement strategies, supplier ecosystems and exportable content with the requirements of the intended financing route, creating a clearer path towards bankability and execution.
The Challenge
Financing may be available.
Access depends on structure.
Government-backed export financing can reduce risk for lenders and support the development of large infrastructure and industrial projects.
However, access is not automatic. The financing route may depend on how the project is structured, what will be procured, where suppliers and services originate, how eligible export content is developed and whether the supply chain can support execution.
When these elements are addressed too late or developed independently, an otherwise viable project may remain difficult to finance.
Our Approach
Making procurement part of the financing strategy.
Blackbird approaches procurement and supply chain structuring as essential components of the project’s financing strategy, rather than as stand-alone purchasing functions.
We help connect project requirements, sourcing jurisdictions, supplier capabilities and exportable content with the criteria of the intended financing route.
The objective is to develop a structure that is credible to suppliers, compatible with financing requirements and executable during implementation.
Solutions Overview
Integrated Advisory Solutions
Blackbird provides five integrated advisory solutions that may be applied individually or combined according to the maturity, complexity and specific requirements of each opportunity.
Strategic Project Assessment
Procurement Structuring & Supply Chain Alignment
Strategic Supplier Engagement & Procurement Validation
Procurement & Execution Alignment
Export Credit & Content Governance
Who We Support
Blackbird supports project stakeholders, investors, contractors and EPCs navigating complex procurement, supply chain and financing requirements.
Developers, Investors & Project Sponsors
Supporting procurement and supply chain structures that strengthen feasibility, execution credibility and financing alignment.
Contractors & EPCs
Aligning procurement strategies, supplier ecosystems and exportable content requirements with project execution and intended financing structures.
Selected Suppliers, Exporters & OEMs
Positioning products, capabilities and integrated supply packages within suitable projects and export credit-backed financing structures.
ECAs & Financing Stakeholders
Providing independent monitoring of procurement execution, supplier alignment, eligible content verification and overall implementation coherence.
Experience behind Blackbird
Blackbird draws on more than 25 years of experience in international trade, procurement and supply chains, including over 16 years supporting infrastructure projects across Africa.
Let’s discuss where strategic alignment can add value
Whether a project or opportunity is at an early assessment stage or already moving into implementation, an initial discussion can help identify the most relevant areas of support.