TE Connectivity scores $400 million NBN equipment contract

Stan Beer
Thursday, 24 March 2011 12:46

IT Industry - Deals

Global telecoms hardware maker TE Connectivity has won a $400 million contract with NBN Co to supply connectivity products for the National Broadband Network. The five-year deal will see TE Connectivity, which recently changed its name from Tyco Electronics, supply a range of equipment for the second release sites of the NBN.

With an initial purchase commitment of $100 million, TE Connectivity will supply patch cords, feeder cables, drop cables, splice closures, multi-port terminals and other components used in building the NBN.

NBN Co is currently rolling out its network in Tasmania and five mainland first release sites, and has named a further 19 second release sites for the next round of construction.

The TE Connectivity equipment will be used in NBN Co's Second Release sites and subsequent national rollout. The contract win follows TE Connectivity's and ADC's supply of passive optical equipment in the First Release sites, currently well under construction. TE acquired ADC in December 2010.

NBN Co's Head of Corporate Services, Kevin Brown said: 'This is the final of four passive optical network equipment contracts that now completes the suite of components we need for the NBN fibre construction rollout. We are pleased to have been able to attract a range of suppliers committed to working with us to meet our needs and timeframes.'

Although a multi-billion dollar global company, TE Connectivity has offices in Sydney and Melbourne, and two factories in Berkeley Vale on the NSW Central Coast.

'We are excited to have been selected by NBN Co as a key partner and supplier of optical fibre components for NBN Co's national fibre-to-the-home rollout,' said TE Connectivity's Chief Executive Officer Tom Lynch.

'We are committed to providing NBN Co with great products and service, and are increasing our investment in Australia to support this project.'