Invitation To Register For Government Business : Ministry of Finance Press Release, 9 February 2004

Singapore Government Press Release

Media Relations Division, Ministry of Information, Communications and the Arts,

MITA Building, 140 Hill Street, 2nd Storey, Singapore 179369

Tel: 6837-9666

INVITATION TO REGISTER FOR GOVERNMENT BUSINESS

GeBIZ (Government Electronic Business) is a one-stop electronic business centre for contractors and suppliers to take up government business opportunities via the Internet. It is now fully operational after a trial period of three years.

All companies and businesses wishing to access GeBIZ are invited to register as GeBIZ Trading Partners (GTPs). There will be an annual subscription fee per GTP account of $320 from 1 April 2004. Those who register by 1 April 2004 will enjoy a discount of $60 and pay a reduced subscription rate of $260 for the first year.

GTPs will be able to:

have unlimited access to the vast business opportunities available within GeBIZ

participate in Invitations-to-Quote (ITQs) and Invitations-to-Tender (ITTs)

obtain detailed information on ITT and ITQ awards

enjoy free downloading of tender documents

receive purchase orders and submit invoices for purchases electronically

discover business intelligence on Government procurement

Please contact GeBIZ Service Centre at 6235 3833 or gebiz@starnet.gov.sg for any further queries or visit the GeBIZ portal at www.gebiz.gov.sg to register as a GTP.