568405-1929-Supplementary-Tenders-invited-for-the-supply-of-coal-to-the-Hong-Kong-Government — Page 1

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HARBOUR DEPARTMENT.

No. S. 412.-Sealed tenders in quadruplicate, which should be clearly marked "Tender for the supply of Coal to the Hong Kong Government", will be received at the Colonial Secretary's Office until Noon of Friday, the 15th day of November, 1929, for the supply of Coal to the Government for a period of one year as from 1st January, 1930.

The quantity of coal will vary according to requirements and prices should be quoted for each of the following grades:-

(a) 80% Lump Coal double screened for household purposes.

(b) 80% Lump Coal for launches.

(c) 80% Lump Coal for Pumping Stations.

(d) Hongay Lump Coal.

The above prices should include delivery charges to destination.

Free storage accommodation will not be provided.

Information as to places of delivery may be obtained at the Harbour Office.

Specification for Coal for Pumping Stations can be seen at the Harbour Office.

Analyses of each class of coal must be submitted.

No tender will be received unless the person tendering produces a receipt to the effect that he has deposited in the Colonial Treasury the sum of $500 as a pledge of the bona fides of his offer, which sum shall be forfeited to the Crown if such person refuses to carry out his tender, if accepted.

The successful tenderer will be required to sign a formal contract and to give security in the sum of $5,000 in cash, or a proportional part thereof if a tender is accepted in part, to be deposited with the Colonial Treasurer for the due and faithful performance of the terms of such contract.

Form of tender and further particulars may be obtained on application to the Harbour Master.

The Government does not bind itself to accept the lowest or any tender, and shall be at liberty to accept a tender in whole or in part.

25th October, 1929.

T. W. H. HOSEGOOD,

Harbour Master, &c.

Government Coaling Officer.

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PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT.

No. S. 413.-It is hereby notified that sealed tenders in triplicate, which should be clearly marked Tender for Painting Roof of Queen's Pier", will be received at the Colonial Secretary's Office until Noon of Tuesday, the 5th day of November, 1929, for the above work.

For form of tender, specification and further particulars apply at this Office.

The Government does not bind itself to accept the lowest or any tender.

HAROLD T. CREASY,

Director of Public Works.

22nd October, 1929.