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Savings achieved in Government purchases

The Government Supplies Department's negotiations with suppliers of goods and services have saved the public purse some $121 million last year.

A further $41 million has been earned through the sale of confiscated goods, surplus or unserviceable government stores and unclaimed parcels.

The achievements were announced by the Director of Government Supplies, Mr Nigel Shipman, at a press conference today (Monday).

Total purchases last year amounted to $4,213 million, representing an increase of 61 per cent over the $2,621 million spent in the previous year.

"The purchases were at a record level in 1994," Mr Shipman said.

The substantial increase was attributable mainly to the equipment requirements for Government-owned facilities at the new airport at Chek Lap Kok, for which contracts worth $538 million were signed last year.

The five largest contracts were:

* Radar Data Processing and Display System, Flight Data Processing System and Simulator for the new airport at Chek Lap Kok, awarded to Raytheon for $204 million;

Fuel oil for use on government vehicles, aircraft and vessels, awarded to China Resources Petroleum, Shell, Mobil and Caltex at a total cost of $177 million;

Diets and food extras for Correctional Services Department and the Police, awarded to Asia Provisions Co for $146 million;

* Terminal Doppler Weather Radar System for Chek Lap Kok Airport, awarded to Raytheon for $100 million; and

* Traffic Radio System for the Traffic Police, awarded to Motorola for $70 million.