THE HON. GREG COMBET AM MP
Minister for Defence Materiel and Science
Tuesday, 4 May 2010
056/2010
Contract for the replacement of batteries and technical
support for Collins Class submarines
Greg Combet, Minister for Defence Materiel and Science, today visited Pacific
Marine Batteries Pty Ltd in Adelaide following its success in winning two multi-
million dollar contracts from Defence.
Following a tour of the company’s facilities, Mr Combet said the Defence
Materiel Organisation (DMO) had entered into two separate agreements with
Pacific Marine Batteries for the provision of replacement batteries and
technical support of batteries for the Collins Class Submarines.
“The Acquisition Contract is valued at more than $81 million for the provision
of five Collins Class Submarine battery sets and will support 56 local jobs over
the next six years,” Mr Combet said.
“The Standing Offer, on the other hand, will provide the DMO with a flexible
seven year mechanism to engage Pacific Marine Batteries Pty Ltd at short
notice for technical support of the Collins Class Submarine battery sets.
“Pacific Marine Batteries will continue to provide an Environmental Protection
Authority approved storage facility for up to four battery sets (two in storage
and two being ready for disposal).
“They will also provide equipment capable of conditioning the cells in
anticipation of installation in a submarine, as well as providing
decommissioning and disposal services at the end of the useful life of each
battery set.
“Pacific Marine Batteries Pty Ltd is a small to medium enterprise that supplies
components of a strategic capability to Defence.
“This contract reinforces the Government’s commitment to building local
industry capability for the defence of Australia, the protection of our sovereign
interests and the security and stability of our region,” Mr Combet said.
Media contacts:
Rod Hilton (Greg Combet):
02 6277 7620or 0458 276 619
Defence Media Liaison:
02 6127 1999 or 0408 498 664
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