❓ Mr. Watson questions the application of the Buy Local Policy in contract HCNS 213606, specifically regarding preference for overseas manufacturers and freight cost disadvantages for regional WA suppliers. The Treasury and Finance response denies preference for overseas manufacturers and clarifies freight cost inclusion.
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In regard to contract HCNS 213606 for the supply of Patient Aids and Appliances to Western Australian Public Health Care Units and the application of the Government’s Buy Local Policy, I ask:
(a) why does an overseas manufacturer of the products who distributes them in Perth have preference to a Western Australian company with a regional distributor;
(b) why does the freight clause included in the policy have no detriment to Perth-based suppliers who can tender freight free while regional suppliers must include the cost of freight in the tender; and
(c) why is there no recognition and support for regional suppliers specified in contract negotiations so that they can compete on the same freight terms as Perth-based suppliers?
(a) why does an overseas manufacturer of the products who distributes them in Perth have preference to a Western Australian company with a regional distributor;
(b) why does the freight clause included in the policy have no detriment to Perth-based suppliers who can tender freight free while regional suppliers must include the cost of freight in the tender; and
(c) why is there no recognition and support for regional suppliers specified in contract negotiations so that they can compete on the same freight terms as Perth-based suppliers?
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Answered
18 May 2010
Responded by
Minister for Commerce
Response time
28 days
Department of Treasury and Finance
(a) There is no preference for an overseas manufacturer.
(b) In cases such as HCNS 213606, the cost of freight is still included in the "free to store" tendered price - it is just not identified separately.
(c) See (b)
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(a) There is no preference for an overseas manufacturer.
(b) In cases such as HCNS 213606, the cost of freight is still included in the "free to store" tendered price - it is just not identified separately.
(c) See (b)
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