Specialist end-to-end engineering and services provider UGL has joined forces with heavy duty truck, power system, diesel and gas engine supplier Penske to tender for an upcoming maintenance contract with the Australian Defence Force.
UGL, a member of the CIMIC Group, announced the partnership to the market last week, saying, together, the two businesses would present a strong tender.
The company’s joint statement says Penske has an extensive national footprint and is a trusted partner to Defence across a range of propulsion system, power generation and vehicle solutions
It says UGL will tender for the delivery of maintenance management and support services, including national vehicle recovery for nominated Defence fleet equipment across Australia.
“We have enjoyed a strong relationship with Penske over a number of years,” UGL managing director Doug Moss said.
“Their expertise and footprint across Australia complement our own, where we have more than 7,000 employees spread across our regions and cities providing services which keep Australia moving. We look forward to working with Penske on this critical Defence fleet maintenance program.”
For Penske, the partnership represents an extension of previous work with UGL.
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“We have partnered previously with UGL in several segments across our business, and it is a logical step to extend our relationship by teaming up with them on this important contract,” Penske Australia managing director Hamish Christie-Johnston says.
“We already support Defence across a broad range of platforms on land and at sea, and we look forward to expanding this support in partnership with UGL.
“Our more than 1,100 employees will lend weight and expertise to the UGL bid.”
UGL will submit its bid for the Defence contract later this year, with contract award expected in mid-2023.