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The Government has received a total of four applications for prequalification for the Tamar development project. Applications closed at noon today (March 14).
A Government spokesman said he was satisfied with the number of applications. Each application involves a joint venture of several companies.
The Special Selection Board chaired by the Chief Secretary for Administration will consider the applications and select prequalified applicants by the second quarter of this year.
"The shortlisted applicants will be invited to tender for the proposed design and build contract for the project in the third quarter of this year, subject to funding support by the Legislative Council," the spokesman said.
The Tamar development project covers the design and construction of mainly three components: a new Central Government Complex, Legislative Council Complex and Civic Place.
On December 20, 2005, the Government invited interested parties to apply for prequalification. The Government will seek funding approval for the project from the Finance Committee of the Legislative Council in the second quarter of 2006.
If approval is obtained, the Government will issue a tender document in the third quarter of 2006 to invite the prequalified applicants to submit tenders for the contract. The target is to start construction in 2007 for completion in 2010.
Ends/Tuesday, March 14, 2006
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