Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 28 February 2019
75. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the processes in place in terms of procurement in relation to the sourcing and provision of office furniture throughout the Civil Service and Departments; the number of companies that provide this service; the rules in place for the providers of these services in terms of winning a contract with the State; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10055/19]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Office of Public Works has put a number of framework contracts in place for the supply of office furniture. The framework contracts were awarded following a public tender process under national and EU procurement rules, through the eTenders website and OJEC as required. The framework contracts have been awarded on basis of the most economically advantageous tender. The contracts are available for use by Civil Service departments and other public sector organisations and most furniture is procured through them. There are nine companies currently supplying furniture on these frameworks. As these are single supplier frameworks individual contracts are awarded on a draw-down basis. Non-standard items not covered by framework contracts such as shelving and some flooring are tendered as required.
Public sector organisations may procure furniture through other contracts, separate to the framework contracts put in place by the Office of Public Works.
