The Australian Federal Government has announced reforms to the naval ship repair sector, announcing industry entities that will be invited to tender for long-term contracts for the repair and maintenance of the navy's major fleet units.
Greg Combet, Minister for Defence Materiel and Science, said this initiative will provide industry and navy with greater certainty and stability through the use of long-term, performance-based contracts.
The industry entities that will be invited to participate in the tender processes are:
For the group comprising HMA Ships Success, Manoora, Kanimbla and Tobruk: ASP Ship Management, BAE Systems, KBR/Rolls Royce, Babcock/UGL Infrastructure, Forgacs/Teekay, Thales, and DMS Maritime/Transfield
For the group comprising the four Adelaide Class frigates: BAE Systems, KBR/Rolls Royce, Thales, and DMS Maritime/Transfield
For the group comprising the eight ANZAC Class frigates: BAE Systems, Babcock/UGL Infrastructure, Thales, and DMS Maritime/Transfield.