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MINISTER FOR URBAN SERVICES

LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY QUESTION

QUESTION NO 1303

ACTION - Advertising Tenders-

Mrs Carnell - asked the Minister for Urban Services: In relation to the tender (request for tender No T93376) for advertising on the ACTION Bus Fleet

(1) When was the tender called.

(2) When did tenders close.

(3) What were the number of tenders and how many were from (a) the ACT; (b) the Canberra region; and (c) outside this area.

(4) What were the names of the members of the Tender Board.

(5) What were the criteria used to determine the successful tender.

(6) Who was the successful tenderer.

(7) Was the successful tenderer the cheapest tenderer, if not, on what basis was the successful

tender chosen.

(8) Have both successful and unsuccessful tenderers been advised of the results (a) when were

they advised; (b) how were they advised; and (c) was any tenderer told prior to others of the

results of the tender.

Mr Lamont - the answer to the Member's question is as follows:

(1) Expressions of interest were called and closed in November 1993. Ten firms responded with

five firms shortlisted to tender under Tender No T93376. This tender was called on

24 January 1994.

(2) 4 February 1994.

(3) Five tenders were received (a) three tenders were from the ACT: (b) the same three tenders

came from the Canberra region; and (c) two tenders were received from outside the

Canberra region.

(4) The ACT Government does not have a tender board however the tender was evaluated by a

committee comprising representatives of ACTION, Public Works and Services and a

representative of ACTION's union.