Senator Hogg: The answer to the honourable senator's question is as follows. Yes, the Department of Parliamentary Services (DPS) has contracted the provision of architectural services in 2011. The table on the following pages lists the details of the individual contracts—commenced or already in place in 2011. Attachment to Senate Question on Notice 1029 response 2011 DPS contracts for provision of Architectural Services Start: Contract purpose: Name of firm: Anticipated final outcome: Jan 2011 Public carpark security wall: To provide architectural documentation for the construction of a security wall in the public underground carpark. Guida Moseley Brown Architectural and engineering documentation of the security wall. Jan 2011 DPS accommodation consolidation: To provide architectural documentation to facilitate minor building works and rationalisation of accommodation areas. LFA Pty Ltd Architectural documentation to detail the required staff relocations and building works. Feb 2011 Sen/HoR security entry redevelopment: Design Services. HBO EMTB Interiors (ACT) Pty Ltd Security Entry Points to be redesigned to improve security screening arrangements and to reduce the risk of unauthorised entry. Mar 2011 Ministerial carpark access security upgrade: Design Advice and Documentation for Construction Phase. peckvonhartel Design of security gates on entry and exit to Ministerial basement carpark. Mar 2011 Loading Dock security upgrade: Design Services. Pelle Architects Pty Ltd Loading Dock Area will be redesigned to reduce the risk of unauthorised entry. Mar 2011 Disability access and height safety: To provide a consolidated report on all height safety and disability access issues across APH. Brief required consultant to reference all prior reports and customer requests (greater than 30) into one report and summarise a prioritised list of required rectification works. Guida Moseley Brown A consolidated report on all height safety and disability access issues across APH, summarising a prioritised and costed list of required rectification works. Apr 2011 Basement Computer Room: To provide architectural design and documentation for modifications to Basement Computer Room. LFA Pty Ltd Basement Computer Room with an expanded equipment area to house current and future needs, including security requirements. Apr 2011 Upgrade Art Store: To provide feasibility study for Art Storage Improvements project. GHD Pty Ltd A feasibility report recommending options for refurbished Art Store. May 2011 Security Check Point 1: Produce Work as Executed drawings. peckvonhartel Completed up-to-date drawings. May 2011 Main catering kitchens refurbishment: To provide architectural documentation advice as required through construction period. Guida Moseley Brown Staff Dining Room kitchen to be fully refurbished to full Building Code of Australia & Australian Standards compliance. May 2011 Refurbish Senate Corporate accommodation: To provide architectural documentation and advice as required through the construction period. LFA Pty Ltd Senate Corporate Accommodation areas will be refurbished. May 2011 Ceiling Tile replacement project: To provide a report on the condition of the plaster ceiling tiles throughout the building with recommendations for replacement if required. LFA Pty Ltd A feasibility report with recommendations on upgrade requirements and methodology. Jun 2011 Strategic accommodation review of APH: To provide a report on future accommodation opportunities across the Parliamentary Precincts from members of the original APH design team (including the APH architect, Mr Romaldo Giurgola) Guida Moseley Brown A report on future accommodation possibilities across Parliamentary Precincts. Aug 2011 Second Floor Library: Detailed feasibility study for options on rationalising accommodation space in Second Floor Library. Report is to build on information from previous reports by HBO, and provide costed options considering detailed seating layouts and required engineering works. Guida Moseley Brown A feasibility report for options on rationalising accommodation space in the Second Floor Library. Other contracts in place at start of 2011 Start: Contract purpose: Name of firm: Anticipated final outcome: Dec 2009 Male public toilets refurbishment: To provide architectural documentation for Male Public Toilet Refurbishment project and advice through the construction period, and produce Work as Executed architectural drawings peckvonhartel Refurbished Public toilets including fabrics & plumbing services. Jan 2010 DPS office accommodation (behind Staff Dining Room): To provide architectural documentation and construction advice through the construction period and produce Work as Executed architectural drawings. BVN Architecture New office accommodation in the area behind the Staff Dining Room. Aug 2010 Mail Room: Design Advice. GHD Pty Ltd New mail screening room. Nov 2010 Refurbishment of Ground Floor Library: To provide architectural documentation and advice through the construction period. HBO EMTB Interiors (ACT) Pty Ltd Ground Floor Library will be refurbished to meet contemporary operational requirements. Nov 2010 Parliamentary Security Operations Room (PSOR) 1 relocation: Provision of architectural and services documentation for the construction of the new facility to house the PSOR, Emergency Control Centre & Security systems and provide advice during construction period. GHD Pty Ltd New Parliamentary Security Operations Room.