Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, May 21: Vice Chancellor Prof M P S Ishar today formally launched the e-tendering in Jammu University.
With the launching of e-tendering, contractors staying even in far off places can participate in the tenders for executing civil and engineering works of the University by registering on the jktenders.gov.in.
They can offer the technical and financial bids after downloading the tender schedule and other documents through a user-friendly process offered by the website. The software ensures foolproof confidentiality of the bids and other details submitted by the bidder.
Describing e-governance as an important tool for ensuring transparency, Prof Ishar said awarding engineering contracts through the e-tendering process would not only be cost effective but also reduce the workload on the staff in the Works Department and also improve quality in tendering and bring about a transparency and increased participation.
Others present on the occasion included Arvind Gupta, Executive Engineer, JU, Jai Kumar Sharma, Special Secretary to Vice-Chancellor, Ranjeet Kalra, Asst Director ASC, Tarlok Singh, Technical Officer,Works Department, JU and Vikram Chalotra, Nodal Officer (e-tendering).