THE HON. GREG COMBET AM MP
Minister for Defence Personnel, Materiel and Science
Tuesday, 24 November 2009
105/2009
DEFENCE REMOVAL AND RELOCATION ADMINISTRATION
SERVICES CONTRACT
Greg Combet, Minister for Defence Personnel, Materiel and Science, today
announced that Toll Transport Pty Ltd, trading as Toll Transitions Pty Ltd, has been
selected as the preferred tenderer for the provision of Removal and Relocation
Administration Services to Australian Defence Force (ADF) members.
”Defence currently relocates around 23,000 ADF members and their families each
year as part of the military posting cycle,” Mr Combet said.
“Ensuring that ADF members and their families are moved efficiently and effectively
is very important, especially as they are moving to meet Defence requirements.
“This new contract is also important to Defence as it combines two previous
contracts into one. This streamlined approach allows ADF members further
convenience and less red tape when they are required to move.
“To assist ADF members and their families throughout this process, the new
contract for the first time will provide one contact point for both removal and
relocation services.
“The contract will be the largest removal contract in Australia and involves locations
all around the country, including regional and remote areas.
“Industries such as removalists, accommodation providers and airlines will benefit
from this contract through sub-contracting arrangements. A significant number of
these businesses are likely to be small to medium enterprises,” Mr Combet said.
The contract is for 5 years with the option for 4 one year extensions at the discretion
of Defence and dependent on performance. The total cost of both removal and
relocation components is more than $1 billion for the first five years.
Defence expects to sign the contract with Toll once the contractual issues are
finalised.
The removal and relocation contract will commence on 1 July 2010.
Media contacts:
Rod Hilton (Greg Combet):
02 6277 7620 or 0458 276 619
Defence Media Liaison:
02 6127 1999 or 0408 498 664
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