The Federal University Dutsin-Ma has received funds from the Federal Government for the procurement of a 100-seater CNG bus to ease transportation difficulties for staff and students of the university.
The funds also cover the installation and testing of equipments for the Department of Civil Engineering, and the procurement of textbooks, journals, office equipment and furniture for the university Library.
Also, approved for purchase to enhance academic excellence were network and hardware facilities for the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) projects being executed in the institution.
The details were made known during the Public Opening of Technical Tender Documents for the selection of qualified bidders for the projects.
In his remarks, the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Mohammed Khalid Othman, said the management would adhere to due process and ensure diligence in awarding the contracts.
He urged the contractors who submitted their bids to accept the result of the exercise in good faith.
Prof. Othman stated that the doors of the University would always be open for advice in areas the participants thought needed improvement.
Earlier, the Chief Procurement Officer, Hamisu Garba Mele, only competent and eligible suppliers with relevant experience and proven track records were invited to participate in the bidding process in accordance with the Public Procurement Act and Revised Standard Bidding Documents regulations for procurement of goods.
Members of the FUDMA Management Staff, Contractors, Consultants, Civil Society Organisations, and officials of the Anti-Corruption and Transparency Unit (ACTU) of the University attended the bid opening, performed by the Chief Procurement Officer, Aminu Yakubu Usman.
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