The unit is responsible for;

• Manage all procurement and disposal by tender activities of the procuring entity except adjudication and the award of contract,
• Support the functioning of the Tender Board,
• Implement the decisions of the Tender Board,
• Liase directly with the Authority on matters within its jurisdiction,
• Act as a Secretariat to the Tender Board,
• Plan the procurement and disposal by tender activities of the procuring entity,
• Recommend procurement and disposal by tender procedures,
• Chek and prepare statements of requirements,
• Prepare advertisements of tender opportunities,
• Prepare contract documents,
• Issue approved contract documents,
• Maintain and archive records or the procurement and disposal process
• Maintain a list or register of all contract awarded,
• Prepare monthly reports for the Tender Board,
• Co-ordinate the procurement and disposal activities of all the departments of the procuring entuty,
• Prepare other reports as may be required from time to time.