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Procurement Department

Ensuring Efficient and Transparent Procurement

Mr. Simon Ndiwa

Simon Ndiwa

Chief Procurement Officer

sndiwa@ttu.ac.ke

What We Do

The Procurement Department is responsible for the acquisition of goods, works, and services for the university in compliance with the Public Procurement and Asset Disposal Act and university policies.

  • Maintain a list of prequalified bidders
  • Prepare, publish and distribute procurement & disposal opportunities
  • Coordinate evaluation of tenders, quotations and request for proposals
  • Issue bid documents to tenders
  • Conduct periodic and annual stock taking

History of the Department

The department was established in 2011 when the college was a campus. The department currently has 5 members of staff, who are highly skilled and motivated in procurement and supply chain activities.

Department Staff

Simon Ndiwa

Chief Procurement Officer

Susan Jemutai

Procurement Officer III

Mwanasiti Omar Mwakaya

Procurement Officer III

Victor Mucheru Njoki

Procurement Assistant I

Matano Juma Mwachongowa

Procurement Clerk

Core Functions

Procurement Planning

Strategic procurement planning and budgeting for university needs

Tendering Management

Managing tender processes, evaluations, and contract awards

Supplier Registration

Maintaining and updating supplier databases and prequalified lists

Inventory Control

Stock management, control, and periodic stock taking

Asset Disposal

Management of asset disposal processes and documentation

Compliance

Ensuring adherence to Public Procurement and Asset Disposal Act

Market Research

Continuous market analysis and research for best value

Quality Assurance

Ensuring quality standards of all procured items

Key Responsibilities

Preparing annual procurement plans
Managing tender processes and evaluations
Maintaining supplier databases
Ensuring value for money in all procurements
Managing contracts and supplier performance
Coordinating with user departments on procurement needs
Maintaining procurement records and documentation
Reporting to the Public Procurement Regulatory Authority

Tender Information

Current tenders and procurement opportunities are advertised on the university website and in local newspapers. Interested bidders can download tender documents from the procurement office.

View Current Tenders

Contact Information

+254 721 113 302
Procurement Office, Administration Block, Main Campus
Office Hours: Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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Our Collaborators & Partners

Proud to collaborate with leading institutions and organizations worldwide

DAAD

German Academic Exchange Service

NML - CSIR India

National Metallurgical Laboratory

WFURS

World Forum of Universities of Resources on Sustainability

Technical University of Mombasa

Kenya

HTW Dresden

University of Applied Sciences, Germany

GIA

Gemological Institute of America

TU Clausthal

Clausthal University of Technology, Germany

TU Bergakademie Freiberg

Technische Universität Bergakademie Freiberg, Germany

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