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Mar 31, 2011
Ergonomic chairs offer best value for money: MOM
WE REFER to Mr Lee Seck Kay's letter on Tuesday ('MOM, about that $575 chair...').
The Ministry of Manpower (MOM) conducted an open tender in accordance with government procurement guidelines for the purchase of office chairs for our employees at the Kim Seng premises. The brand of the chairs was not specified in the tender invitation.
The tender was evaluated by a Tender Evaluation Committee made up of officers from various divisions within MOM, including an occupational safety and health medical professional. We considered various factors, including the ergonomic design, durability and value for money.
The successful tenderer met our requirements and offered the best value for money over the lifespan of the chairs. This includes a comprehensive commitment from the supplier to cover onsite support and an option to repair or replace the chairs for a duration of 12 years. This also includes all parts, including wear and tear. This translates to cost savings as we will not need to change office chairs frequently.
These chairs will also be moved to MOM's new Bendemeer office when our Kim Seng premises relocate next year.
As the ministry that champions workplace safety and health, MOM actively sets an example in promoting the well-being of our employees, who spend a large proportion of their working hours at their workspaces. Investing in these ergonomically designed chairs will go a long way towards ensuring a safe and healthy workplace for our employees.
Farah Abdul Rahim (Ms)
Director
Corporate Communications
Ministry of Manpower
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