Michael McGrath (Cork South Central, Fianna Fail)
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Question 42: To ask the Minister for Finance the position regarding the contract for the supply of stationery and office supplies as advertised by the national procurement service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8027/11]

Brian Hayes (Dublin South West, Fine Gael)
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The National Procurement Service in the Office of Public Works has tendered for the supply of stationery and office supplies.

The tender was divided into three lots, Lot 1 Stationery, Lot 2 ICT Consumables and Lot 3 Paper. The current status of each lot is as follows:

Lot 1 Office Stationery - A contract has been awarded to Codex Ltd. This is a one year contract with the option of extending for two further six month periods.

Lot 2 ICT Consumables - Now being evaluated.

Lot 3 Paper - The evaluation has been completed and standstill notices have been issued. The standstill period concludes on 24 April 2011.