Common-use contracts

A common-use contract is a contract established by the Department of Treasury and Finance for the supply of goods and services to all inner-Budget agencies. Common-use contracts can also be used by Government business enterprises, State-owned companies, statutory authorities, local government and other community-based organisations approved by Treasury.

In 2007–08 there were 25 businesses that submitted a bid for Motor Vehicle Contract V672 and 24 contracts were awarded. Of the eight Tasmanian businesses that submitted bids, seven were successful. The remaining contracts were awarded to businesses in New South Wales, Victoria and South Australia. All vehicles will be purchased through Tasmanian dealerships.

Motor Vehicle Contract V672 was awarded for a three-year period, 1 July 2008-30 June 2011, and had a total value of $210 million. Each contract has the option of a three-year extension, 1 July 2011 to 30 June 2014, at a total value of $210 million.

Successful suppliers under Motor Vehicle Contract V672

Ateco Automotive Pty Ltd, Homebush, New South Wales

Chrysler Australia Pty Ltd, Mulgrave, Victoria

Citroen Australia, Homebush, NSW

CJD Equipment Pty Ltd, Brighton, Tasmania

DJ Mazda, Hobart, Tasmania

Ford Motor Company of Australia Ltd, Campbellfield, Victoria

GM Holden Ltd, Port Melbourne, Victoria

Hobart Autohaus, Hobart, Tasmania

Honda Central, Hobart, Tasmania

Hyundai Motor Company Australia Pty Ltd, Homebush Bay, New South Wales

Jackson Motor Company, North Hobart, Tasmania

Kia Motors Australia Pty Ltd, Homebush, New South Wales

Lexus of Hobart, Hobart, Tasmania

Mercedes Benz Australia/Pacific Pty Ltd, Mulgrave, Victoria

Mitsubishi Motors Australia Limited, Clovelly Park, South Australia

Nissan Motor Company (Australia) Pty Ltd, Dandenong, Victoria

Performance Automobiles Pty Ltd, Hobart, Tasmania

Peugeot Automobiles Australia, Homebush Bay, New South Wales