Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Karnataka

Procurement

The Procurement Department of the RGUHS plays a pivotal role in ensuring the efficient, transparent, and compliant acquisition of goods, services, and works essential for academic, administrative, and infrastructural functions. Its responsibilities include:

Strategic Sourcing and Vendor Management:

Identifying reliable suppliers, negotiating contracts, and fostering long-term partnerships aligned with institutional goals.

Tendering and Compliance:

Managing e-tendering processes, ensuring adherence to government procurement norms, MSME/startup exemptions, and institutional policies.

Budgetary Coordination and Cost Efficiency:

Aligning purchases with approved budgets, optimizing costs, and preventing duplication or wasteful expenditure.

Documentation and Audit Readiness:

Maintaining meticulous records of procurement activities for internal audits, statutory compliance, and RTI responses.

Support for Academic and Ceremonial Needs:

Facilitating timely procurement of lab equipment, books, IT infrastructure, and ceremonial materials for convocations and dignitary visits.

Sustainability and Fairness Advocacy:

Promoting ethical sourcing, inclusive vendor participation, and constitutional fairness in evaluation and award processes.