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System introduced in April 2000, subscribers can download tender documents and submit tender offers electronically.
In 2006, GLD awarded contracts on behalf of all user departments with a total value of $3.82 billion. Items bought from 33 different territories included:
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• high value purchases of computer equipment and software, pharmaceutical products, transport services, specialised vehicles, fuel oils telecommunication equipment;
commonly used items supplied through allocated term contracts and delivery by the term contractors on an as-and-when-required basis to avoid stocking and double handling; and
• essential and emergency items purchased in bulk and held in the Government Logistics Centre of GLD. User departments can place orders for these items when required.
Home Pages
Economic Analysis and Business Facilitation Unit, Financial Secretary's Office: www.info.gov.hk/fso/eabfu/eng/
Financial Services and the Treasury Bureau: www.fstb.gov.hk
Government Logistics Department: www.gld.gov.hk