The functions of this unit are:
- Submit the procurement plan prepared by the Procurement Planning Committee to the Tenders Board for approval;
- Prepare tender notifications and request for expressions of interest;
- Prepare and submit to advertising media the documents for: soliciting quotations, prequalification, bidding, and request for proposals;
- Issue documents for: soliciting quotations, prequalification, bidding, and request for proposals;
- Receive and arrange opening of: prequalification documents, bids, quotations, and request for proposals;
- Submit evaluation reports to the Tenders Board for: prequalification, bids, quotations, and consultants' proposals for approval;
- Submit quotations for minor value procurements (below Naira 1.0 million) to the Accounting Officer for approval;
- Make arrangements for contract negotiations;
- Make arrangements for contract signing by the Accounting Officer;
- Prepare documentation for submission to the Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP) for approval;
- Prepare responses to complaints for submission to the Tenders Board for approval;
- Prepare documentation on complaints for submission to the BPP;
- Prepare all data and information required by the BPP;
- Serve as the Secretariat to the Tenders Board, with the Head of the Procurement Unit acting as a non-voting member and Secretary of the Tenders Board;
- Perform any other assignment that will be given by the Accounting Officer that may be necessary to enhance performance of the procurement function.
