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Tuesday, 9 August 2005
Page: 196


Mr Rudd asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs, in writing, on 12 May 2005:

(1)   Was the contract for “Provision of national and international removals and storage services” valued at $16,500,000 awarded to Sirva (Australia) Pty Ltd subject to a tender process; if so, what are the details of the tender process.

(2)   When does the existing contract expire.

(3)   Will there be a tender process for a new removals and storage services contract.


Mr Downer (Minister for Foreign Affairs) —The answer to the honourable member’s question is as follows:

(1)   The contract was subject to an open tender process.

(2)   The existing contract expires on 19 April 2007. The contract includes two one year renewable options.

(3)   We would expect a tender process will occur at the appropriate time.