Ruairi Quinn (Dublin South East, Labour)
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Question 134: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the way the standard procurement system for the building of new schools works; the role of an architect in this system; if he will explain the bidding process; the amount architects are paid for their involvement in school building projects under this system; the services included within these architects fees; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35198/08]

Batt O'Keeffe (Cork North West, Fianna Fail)
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Since January 2007, all new construction consultancy appointments have been on a competitive fee basis using the new Government Conditions of Engagement. The level of fees will, therefore, vary from project to project. With regard to construction contracts, my Department has also implemented fixed price tendering in accordance with Department of Finance guidelines on Construction Procurement Reform.

The role and scope of services for an architect is as specified in the invitation to tender documents for consultants for that project, which on most projects will be in accordance with my Department's Design Team Procedures 2007, which are available on my Department's website.