Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 11 July 2018
193. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform further to Parliamentary Question No. 136 of 24 April 2018, if the new set of documents has issued to contractors; if there is a new deadline for receipt of tenders; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31262/18]
Amharc ar fhreagraDue to recent changes in international forensic laboratory standards, the merging of the Garda Technical Bureau with Forensic Science Ireland and changes to staff numbers, it was necessary to add further material to the tender documentation. Forensic Science Ireland (FSI) and the OPW design team are currently examining the issues involved which relate primarily to laboratory interior finishes and mechanical and electrical adjustments. Once this examination has been completed, the OPW will review all tender documentation and intends to re-issue a complete set of documents in Q4 2018. As this process is still on-going it is not possible at this stage to give exact timeframes for the procurement process for contractors.
