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The Government Supplies Department is the central purchasing and storage organisation for the Hong Kong Government. The types of commodities that GSD purchases are diverse: from simple office stationery and domestic appliances to sophisticated communications systems and helicopters. The major purchases are textiles, computer systems, pharmaceuticals, equipment for medical, communications and scientific uses and water pipes and fittings. In 1994-95, the total value of GSD purchases amounted to HK$5.1 billion.
Apart from being publicised on the Internet, tender invitations are published in the Government Gazette, South China Morning Post, Sing Tao Daily, Hong Kong Economic Journal and Hong Kong Economic Times every Friday,
End/Monday, November 6, 1995
Contract for new Government Flying Service HQs signed
The Architectural Services Department (ASD) today (Monday) signed a $467.6 million contract for the design and construction of the new Government Flying Service Headquarters at the new airport in Chek Lap Kok.
The contract was signed by the Deputy Director of Architectural Services, Mr S.H. Pau, and a representative of the contractor, Hsin Chong Construction Company Limited.
Speaking after the contract-signing ceremony, a Chief Architect of the ASD, Mr Peter Yuen, said the project was part of the Government's facilities in the Airport Core Programme.
"Work is scheduled to be completed in mid-1997," he said.
Located on a piece of 75,000-square metre land along the south-western edge of the airport island, the new headquarters will comprise a three-storey office and workshop building, a single-storey aircraft hangar, ancillary buildings, an aircraft apron and associated facilities.
"The general image of the development will be high-tech and light-industrial to keep in line with other buildings on the airport island," Mr Yuen said.