Procurement and Disposal Unit

Procurement and Disposal Unit

Procurement and Disposal Unit is part of Administrative Operations, which reports to the University Secretary who is the Accounting Officer. The Unit is responsible for the procurement of goods, works and services for the University. This includes ensuring purchases are made in accordance with the Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Assets Act, 2003.

By Law, the Procurement function in the Country is regulated by the Public Procurement & Disposal of Public Assets Authority(PPDA). The PDU is charged with the responsibility to ensure compliance with the PPDA Act,The Finance Management Act, The Income Tax Act, among other legislation.

Powers of the Procurement and Disposal Unit

• Recommend the composition of the evaluation  and negotiation committee
• Contract independent advice as may be necessary in the  discharges of its functions
• Ensure compliance with this Act, regulations and guidelines made under the Act ,and  best practices.
• Manage the bid proposals and the pre-qualification and submissions and  make recommendations on them to the  Contracts Committee
• Provide bid clarification and  receive bids