Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 9 April 2014
91. Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the position regarding the contract to supply stationery to the State; the reason there is a delay in awarding this contract; the reasons that this contrcat was not awarded in October 2013; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16849/14]
View answerThe original tender return date for the Office of Government Procurement competition to supply Stationery and Office Supplies was 23 September 2013. During the tendering period tenderers submitted a large number of queries. The tender return date was extended until 15 November 2013 so as to allow tenderers sufficient time to fully consider and understand the responses to these queries. The evaluation and carrying out of due diligence on returned tenders is in train. As soon as the Framework Agreement is awarded one of my officials will contact the Deputy.
