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Mr. Lamont - the answer to the Members question is as follows:

1. The Conditions of Tendering were the standard clauses contained in all tender

packages for South Building Refurbishment project and were consistent with

conditions included in all ACT Public Works & Services tender documents.

2. 14 October 1993

3. 14 October 1993

4. Documents were couriered to the various tenderers.

5. 4 November 1993

6. All tenders were lodged in the locked tender box at the-offices of ACT Public

Works and Services prior to 2.00 pm on 4 November 1993.

7. It is common practice within the industry to seek around six tenders when using

selected tendering procurement. In this instance the tender process was

managed by the Project Manager for the works. He followed normal practice

and applied the following selection criteria:-

A reputation of high quality prestige joinery,

A high production capacity,

A proven track record in this specialised type of furniture, and

_ The ability to perform within a short period of 3 months which

included the Christmas/New Year period, traditionally a period

of production problems.

Only five firms met the above criteria.

8. A total of eight local firms were considered, two of which were included on the

select tender list having met the above criteria.

9. The recommendations of the Select Committee on Estimates 1993-94 dated

November 1993, were not available nor in effect at the time of tendering of this

trade package.

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